2014 Nomination Form Innovation Project of the Year This award acknowledges an organization whose IT/science project demonstrates leadership and/or creative use of science/ technology. An ideal project would include benefits such as the advancement of the organization, improvement of client/ customer services and positive impact on the science and IT community or the community at large. The project must have demonstrated tangible success/return to the organization. This award is designed for organizations that are not necessarily IT/ science companies but are using technology/science as an enabler to better serve operation and/or clients. Pilot projects are acceptable nominations. NOTE: There are two parts to this nomination form. If you wish to include additional material to support your responses, please feel free to do so. Part One: Contact Information Name of Nominee: Company Name: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail: Submitted by: Note: Self nominations are permitted. Phone: Fax: E-Mail: Part Two: Eligibility Criteria - Please answer all the questions in part two as best you can. - Questions with asterisks (*) must be answered. - All questions help the judges determine the best recipient of the award. - If you are nominating a colleague/peer and are unsure of the answers to the questions please contact Diana Medaglia: (705) 942-7927 ext. 3138 or awards@ssmic.com * (1) Is the organization conducting the project located in the Algoma district? Yes * (2) Has the project demonstrated viability or been substantially completed within the last two years? Yes * (3) Innovation must be a key component of this project. Please describe what innovative project was undertaken: 2014 Nomination Form Innovation Project of the Year Innovation * (4) Innovation must be a key component of this project. Please describe what innovative project was undertaken. (5) What was the size and scope of the project? (5) How does the project demonstrate superior project management skills? Community Involvement (6) Were local businesses, science and/or technology firms involved in the project? Vision * (7) How did the project contribute to the organization's vision/objectives? Success * (8) The project must have demonstrated tangible success/return to the organization. Please describe: Supporting Documentation (9) Please provide any supporting documentation (URL, annual report, promotional material, website, online portfolio etc.) or list the file names of any supporting documents you chose to attach to the returning email (PDFs only please). Please note: All people nominated by a peer will be contacted and given the opportunity to add to their nomination form. If you are nominating a peer you may keep your name anonymous by clicking here: Nomination Deadline: August 25, 2014