Impact nominations sought

Serving as “motivation for businesses and individuals,” the Economic Impact Awards presented by the Cape Breton Partnership is currently looking to nominate deserving corporate citizens.

The fifth edition of the awards, which honours individuals and organizations from multiple industries for outstanding contributions to the local economy, will be held at the Partnership’s annual Investor Summit gala dinner on Oct. 4 at the Keltic Lodge in Ingonish Beach.

Award winners will be chosen based on their significant contribution to the Cape Breton economy through new investments, innovation and entrepreneurial success.

The selection committee’s decision will also take into consideration the nominees’ commitment to the region and the work they have accomplished that has had a positive impact on the economy during the past year.

Membertou Chief Terry Paul said it was an honour to accept an Economic Impact Award on behalf of his First Nations’ community in 2016.

“We are dedicated to fostering growth and prosperity for our island,” Paul said in a release issued Wednesday.

“The Impact Awards serve as motivation for businesses and individuals to keep pushing Cape Breton forward.”

Cape Breton Partnership CEO Carla Arsenault said there has been an “entrepreneurial buzz” across the island this year and she’s expecting a number of strong candidates to be nominated.

Nomination forms may be completed online at https://cbpartnership.typeform.com/to/oV2PQP or downloaded from the Cape Breton Partnership’s website at www. cape breton partnership. com. Digital submissions of the nomination form may be sent by email to info@capebretonpartnership.com.

The deadline for nominations is Aug. 24 at 4 p.m.

Winners of the 2018 Economic Impact Awards will be announced close to the date of the Investor Summit.