Community Spirit Award

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This award recognizes a registered non-profit organization that consistently demonstrates an exceptional commitment to serving and uplifting the community. Through impactful programming, resources, services, and support, the organization contributes meaningfully to the social well-being and quality of life in the region. The non-profit exemplifies core values such as collaboration, compassion, impact, and community leadership.

Award Criteria:

• Community Impact - demonstrates meaningful and measurable contributions to the community’s social well-being and quality of life through programs, services, or support.
• Innovation & Responsiveness - adapts to meet emerging community needs through creative approaches, partnerships, or initiatives.
• Leadership - demonstrates leadership in driving positive change across the region.

Award Eligibility:

• Must be a registered non-profit organization or incorporated as a society.
• Operating for a minimum of two years.
• Nominees must not have received this award in the past five years.
• Be operating at the time of nomination and at the time of presentation of the award.
• Operate within the region indicated on the map.
• Not have anyone in their management, on their board, or as an employee serving on the adjudication committee.
• Have a representative available to attend the Airdrie Regional Business Awards Gala on October 22, 2026.
• Complete and submit a Nominee form to be eligible.
• To be eligible as a finalist for the Airdrie Regional Business Awards, you must be a member of the Airdrie Regional Chamber of Commerce. Submissions from non-members will still be considered; however, if selected as a finalist, you will need to join the Chamber to maintain your eligibility.

NOTES: All nominations remain anonymous. Only one submission per business or organization is required to be nominated. Self-nominations are accepted in this category. The ARBA Planning Committee reserves the right to reallocate nominees into the appropriate award category if they are determined to be ineligible in the Community Spirit Award category.