CAAR's Retailer Hall of Fame Award

Year in and year out, the people in our industry work tirelessly to give growers the best products and services possible. Sometimes, one individual in a retail business stands out among the crowd year after year as going the extra mile, thanks to extraordinary leadership and vision.

It is time to recognize this individual, the leader, who has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance over time in serving his or her customers, industry, and association.

It is time to recognize this individual, the leader, who has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance over time in serving his or her customers, industry, and association. The successful individual will be selected by a committee of peers based on accomplishments in the following areas:

Application Criteria

Member of CAAR – the organization this individual represents must be a long-term member of CAAR in good standing.
Impact in the Agri-Retail Industry – made a significant impact in the agri-retail industry over at least10 years in the business and is recognized as having a strong reputation for excellence and professionalism.
Continued Customer Service and Satisfaction – recognized as setting an industry standard for customer service and satisfaction, and will have a significant number of loyal, longstanding customers as a result.
Effective Employee Relations – demonstrates proven, effective employee management and retention with a strong team of motivated, well-trained and/or experienced employees while supporting employees with strong compensation packages, training opportunities, and safety initiatives.
Effective Business Strategy – demonstrates an ability to lead, adapt and thrive using an effective and successful business strategy that has resulted in long-term growth and success of the business.
Community and Industry Leadership – demonstrates a lifetime of exceptional leadership in the industry and their local community and is recognized as a mentor and an inspiration to others in the industry through their leadership and commitment to excellence.

To submit your application, or to apply on behalf of an outstanding individual at a CAAR member retailer, please submit this nomination form by October 31, 2024.

The winner will be announced at the CAAR’s Gala Awards Banquet on November 20, 2024 during the CAAR Connect Convention in Regina, SK.

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* NOMINEE INFORMATION:

Name

Company

Address

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City/Town

Province

Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* NOMINATION SUBMITTED BY:

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Company

Email Address

Phone Number

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* QUALIFICATIONS OF NOMINEE:
Please provide details under each area of why the retailer location deserves this award.

Impact in the Agri-Retail Industry:
Describe how the nominee had a significant impact over at least 10 years in the business and a strong reputation for excellence and professionalism. Please include a statement from an industry member (supplier, colleague or employee).

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* Continued Customer Service and Satisfaction:
Describe how the nominee sets industry standard for customer service and satisfaction attracting a significant number of loyal, longstanding customers. Please include at least one statement of support from a longstanding customer.

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* Effective Employee Relations:
Describe how the nominee demonstrates proven, effective employee management and retention with a strong team of motivated, well-trained and/or experienced employees.

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* Effective Business Strategy:
Describe how the nominee demonstrates the ability to adapt and thrive using an effective and successful business strategy that has resulted in long-term growth and success of the business.

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* Community and Industry Leadership:
Describe how the nominee demonstrates a lifetime of exceptional leadership in the industry and local community. Please include an example of a community or industry organizations that the individual has supported over the years and provide a reference contact.

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* Reference contact information

Name

Company

E-mail Address

Phone Number

CAAR's Retailer Hall of Fame Award

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* NOMINEE INFORMATION:

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* NOMINATION SUBMITTED BY:

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* Continued Customer Service and Satisfaction: Describe how the nominee sets industry standard for customer service and satisfaction attracting a significant number of loyal, longstanding customers. Please include at least one statement of support from a longstanding customer.

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* Effective Employee Relations: Describe how the nominee demonstrates proven, effective employee management and retention with a strong team of motivated, well-trained and/or experienced employees.

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* Effective Business Strategy: Describe how the nominee demonstrates the ability to adapt and thrive using an effective and successful business strategy that has resulted in long-term growth and success of the business.

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* Community and Industry Leadership: Describe how the nominee demonstrates a lifetime of exceptional leadership in the industry and local community. Please include an example of a community or industry organizations that the individual has supported over the years and provide a reference contact.

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* Reference contact information

* Continued Customer Service and Satisfaction:
Describe how the nominee sets industry standard for customer service and satisfaction attracting a significant number of loyal, longstanding customers. Please include at least one statement of support from a longstanding customer.

* Effective Employee Relations:
Describe how the nominee demonstrates proven, effective employee management and retention with a strong team of motivated, well-trained and/or experienced employees.

* Effective Business Strategy:
Describe how the nominee demonstrates the ability to adapt and thrive using an effective and successful business strategy that has resulted in long-term growth and success of the business.

* Community and Industry Leadership:
Describe how the nominee demonstrates a lifetime of exceptional leadership in the industry and local community. Please include an example of a community or industry organizations that the individual has supported over the years and provide a reference contact.