Order of Canada's 2009 Mentorship Program for youth

Order of Canada's 2009 Mentorship Program for youth
Are you (or someone you might forward this to) between 18-25 years old? Do feel a deep commitment to your
community? Do you desire a better country? Would you like to be mentored by a member of the Order of Canada?
Then the Order of Canada's 2009 Mentorship Program is for you! It will pair 25 young Canadians between the ages of 18 and 25 with 25 members of the Order of Canada from all sectors of society. Each participant will gain valuable insight and exchange ideas through this online mentorship experience. The exchanges will be remarkable, and the friendships are sure to last a lifetime.
For details visit www.citizenvoices.gg.ca/en/themes/mentorship. Applications are due by September 17, 2009

ACE - Student Entrepreneur of the Year

Nominate yourself or a friend for the ACE Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
More information available from: http://www.acecanada.ca/_bin/faculty/competitionDetails.cfm

A successful candidate for this award must meet the following criteria:
• Be a full-time undergraduate and/or graduate student at a Canadian university or college for the 2007-2008 academic year;
• Be a founder and have at least 50% ownership of the company and be principally responsible for its operation;
• Have been in business for at least the past six months (as of September 4th, 2007); and
• Have not competed in the final round of the National Student Entrepreneur Competition in the past.
Important timelines to remember:
• Competition opens to the public – September 4th, 2007
• Last day to nominate/self-nominate – December 7th, 2007
• Applications due – January 4th, 2008
Prizes and media coverage:
• Provincial champions will each receive complementary lodging and travel to their respective regional competition
• Regional champions will each receive a $1000 cash prize PLUS complimentary lodging and travel to attend the 2008 ACE National Exposition
• The 2008 Student Entrepreneur of the Year will receive a $10,000 cash prize PLUS complimentary lodging and travel to attend the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards in Chicago
• ACE will pursue local, provincial and national media coverage for each provincial, regional and national champion

Competitions