Awards Submissions 101


Nominations for the 2026 Halifax Business Awards are open!
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Have you been nominated?  


RBC and the Halifax Chamber invite you to join us at Submissions 101!  A complimentary workshop to help you with your submission application. 

Join us for this 1.5hr workshop over lunch to help you identify the best approach to completing your submission. Get advice from the professionals, meet the Halifax Chamber team and get started on your submission so you can wow the judges. 
 
Please note that due to space limitations we can only permit two reps per company to attend this session. We want to include as many companies as possible for this opportunity!

  • Gain insights from one of the Judges on the Halifax Business Awards Judging Committee,
  • Hear from a past winner on their tips for success, and
  • Learn from facilitator, Zoran Jokic, on how to complete a successful submission

FACILITATOR 

Zoran Jokic, Training First Consulting
Unlocking the potential of businesses is my passion. With over two decades of experience in business consulting, I specialize in providing tailored solutions to optimize operations, drive sales and marketing strategies, ensure financial stability, and empower HR development. Having conducted over 1000 training sessions, I have helped countless local businesses and individuals achieve their goals.

As an accomplished IT consultant and network engineer, I've worked with renowned national brands such as Pepsi Canada, Adidas Canada, Good Life Fitness, Vet Strategy clinics, Valvoline Oil, and more. In the past 5 years I have helped small business owners with their online presence. I also provided training and consultation to customers/clients with new products and solutions with superior ease-of-use and seamless integration (web-site creation, scheduling and ecommerce integration). My local firm is proud partner of Google, Microsoft, Hubspot and Amazon AWS. My main moto is let's collaborate to take your business to new heights!
 

SPEAKERS

Matthew Martel, Chair of the Halifax Business Awards Judging Committee
Chief Executive Officer, BBI

A Certified Project Manager who believes in a ‘people-first’ approach to business, Matthew James Martel is the Chief Executive Officer at the Black Business Initiative (BBI). He holds a master’s degree in Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation from the Sobey School of Business. A serial entrepreneur, Matthew also has an extensive background in leadership, Human Resources, change management, and strategic planning.



 
Can't make this workshop date?  We have more scheduled throughout the summer! 
Upcoming dates:

Wednesday June 18th (Virtual)
Wednesday July 23rd (In Person)

 

Awards Submissions 101
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Date and Time

Wednesday May 28, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ADT

Wednesday, May 28
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM


AGENDA
12:00 PM - Registration and Lunch
12:30 PM - Workshop begins 
1:15 PM - Q&A 
1:30 PM - Event Ends

Location

RBC Waterside Centre
1871 Hollis St. (6th Floor)
Halifax, NS

1871 Hollis Halifax NS

Fees/Admission

FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS & FUTURE MEMBERS

Contact Information

Sandra Thomson, Event Manager
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