Enter now! Calling all innovative independent grocers

DEADLINE EXTENDED! All applications must be received by August 31, 2018 at 5 p.m. EST

Have you had an idea that has had a big impact on your business? Or a creative solution to meet new requirements, unarticulated needs or address pain points?

We want to hear about it! Get recognition for your innovation with the GS1 Canada Innovator’s Award, supported by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG).

Full details can be found at gs1ca.org/InnovatorsAward
If you are an innovative independent grocer, we want to hear about it. We invite you to apply for GS1 Canada’s Innovator’s Award.

The Winner will Receive:

$2,500 scholarship.
A profile on the GS1 Canada website.
An award certificate and plaque.
Recognition across the industry as an innovator and leader.

How to Win

Tell us about the exciting idea you’ve introduced to make your business run smoother, serve more customers or is just a better way of doing things.

These could include, but are not limited to:

Providing a unique customer experience to sustain a loyal customer base

Using GS1 standards to drive innovation within your business

Developing and executing customer loyalty programs

Advancing technology within your business

Fusing corporate social responsibility into your core values

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Previous Winners

“The GS1 Canada Innovator’s Award reinforced that we are investing our resources into business building areas. The award supported a scholarship to a student team member, where funds otherwise were not available. We strongly recommend our peers to consider their use of innovation and enter this award category.”– Vince’s Market, 2017 Innovator’s Award Winner

FAQs

BACKGROUNDER

APPLICATION FORM

How to Apply

To apply, complete the application form and send it, along with any additional collateral, by email to award@gs1ca.org or fax to 416-510-1916.

Tell us how you demonstrate innovation through your business activities. Be creative and provide any supplementary content that supports your application.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted via telephone by September 1, 2018 and may be asked follow-up questions regarding their application.

ABOUT GS1 CANADA

GS1 Canada is a member of GS1, the world’s leading supply chain standards organization. As a neutral, not-for-profit organization, GS1 Canada helps Canadian business succeed by enabling its more than 20,000 subscribers – trading partners of all sizes from over 20 sectors across Canada – to enhance their efficiency and cost effectiveness by adopting electronic supply chain best practices.

For more information Contact GS1 Canada at corporate.affairs@gs1ca.org, or visit gs1ca.org/InnovatorsAward