2026 Red River Métis Business Excellence Awards Application Form

2026 Red River Métis Business Excellence Awards

Red River Metis Entrepreneur

Must be 51% majority Red River Métis owned

Red River Métis Entrepreneur

Business Name

Entrepreneur and Social

Business Address

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Phone Number

Email

Award Category Selection

Select one category. Organizers will review the application and may reclassify the business where appropriate.

Award Category Selection

Traditional Economies Award : Recognizes Red River Métis Citizens engaged in traditional economy sectors, including beading, fishing, trapping, and artisanship.
Young Entrepreneur Award : Recognizes aspiring Red River Métis youth entrepreneurs between the ages of 19 and 29 who have operated a revenue-generating business for a minimum of one year.
Outstanding Business Award – Revenue Below $1M : Recognizes Red River Métis businesses across all sectors with revenues below $1 million at their most recent year-end.
Outstanding Business Award – Revenue Above $1M : Recognizes Red River Métis businesses across all sectors with revenues above $1 million at their most recent year-end.
Infinity Women Secretariat Spokeswoman’s Award : Recognizes Red River Métis women demonstrating leadership, excellence, and impact in business.

I. Business Overview (40 points)

Please provide an overview of your business or organization. In this section, describe the founding history and what makes your business unique.
Suggested areas to discuss include:
• Vision and mission statements
• Description of products and services
• Competitive advantages
• Challenges experienced and resources accessed to overcome them
• Projected growth or expansion phases, including market opportunities

I. Business Overview

Maximum 1000 words

II. Red River Métis Community and Social Impact (20 points)

Please describe how your business has positively impacted the community.
Suggested areas to discuss include:
• Community investment activities, including volunteer efforts, collaborations with other businesses or organizations, fundraising activities, event sponsorships, donations, or other contributions
• Activities that strengthen the Red River Métis community you are part of or interact with

II. Red River Métis Community and Social Impact

Maximum 500 words

III. Financial Success and Stability (30 points)

Please provide financial statements for the past two years and include information that demonstrates the financial success and stability of your business.
• Corporations may submit financial statements and/or a business tax return (T2)
• Sole proprietors may submit financial statements and/or a Statement of Business or Professional Activities (T2125)
• Financials statements will be reviewed confidentially by one of Louis Riel Capital Corporation’s representatives and summarized for the selection committee to ensure standardization
• If no financial statements are provided a score of zero will be given in this category

III. Financial Success and Stability

Maximum 500 words

Financial Statements

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IV. Letter of Recommendation (10 points)

Please provide a current letter of recommendation from an arm’s-length individual who can attest to why you should be selected for this award category. This may include a business associate, client, partner, or other appropriate referee.
• The letter should include the referee’s relationship to the applicant or business
• The letter should describe the business, social, and financial impact of the applicant or business
• The letter should explain why the applicant is suited for the selected award category and include specific examples
• Contact information for the referee must be included
• Letters must be current and dated within 90 days of the application deadline

IV. Letter of Recommendation (10 points)

Maximum 500 words

Letter of Recommendation

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