Startup Canada will recognize the movers and shakers of Canada’s entrepreneurship movement with a new awards program. The Startup Canada Awards will distinguish the individuals, communities, organizations and institutions in Canada that have demonstrated innovation, excellence, impact and outstanding achievement in advancing Canadian entrepreneurship.

“Starting a company is a difficult task; entrepreneurs need a variety of elements to be successful including mentorship, encouragement, talented people, funding and a network of contacts” said Victoria Lennox, CEO of Startup Canada. “Itis important to recognize and celebrate those working to advance entrepreneurship in Canada; increase awareness of theentrepreneurial community.”

Nominations and applications for the following awards will be accepted until April 12 at 5.00pm EST.

Regional semi-finalists will be announced in May at ceremonies in Vancouver, Calgary, London, Montreal and Halifax. Final awards will be presented on June 12 at the CN Tower in Toronto. All events will feature an awards ceremony, red carpet reception and a VIP Wolf Blass wine-tasting lounge.

Entrepreneurs and Enterprising Canadians are invited to submit nominations and applications until April 12. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to be part of the adjudication process by making comments and sharing their opinions on www.startupaward.ca. These comments will be taken into consideration by an adjudication panel of well-known Canadian entrepreneurs who will determine the award recipients.

Please visit http://www.startupaward.ca for award descriptions and to submit your nomination or application today! Contact press@startupcan.ca for interviews and inquiries.

About Startup Canada

Startup Canada, as the voice of entrepreneurs, leads Canada’s grassroots effort to build a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem that will fuel economic prosperity from coast to coast.

Since 2012, Startup Canada has launched 20 Startup Communities, built a network of more than 60,000 Canadians, worked with 400 partner organizations and 300 volunteers, and has become a leading catalyst in the global entrepreneurship movement as the secretariat of the Startup Nations and the founding investor in Startup Generation. To find out more, visit www.startupcan.ca.

RSVP: http://goo.gl/V6Ugw8

With unprecedented access to technology, young people today are carrying the internet in their pockets and communicating with their peers more than ever before. But what happens when their behaviour turns negative and schoolyard bullying moves online? Educators report that cyberbullying is as big an issue as smoking and drugs among youth today. Anonymity and peer pressure can fuel negative online behaviour with severe and often tragic consequences. But where does this behaviour start? What are the various forms and consequences of cyberbullying? Most importantly, what are we supposed to do about it?

Join YWCA Metro Vancouver and HootSuite for an interactive panel discussion with a group of experts, who will answer these questions. In honour of Pink Shirt Day, a national day of bullying prevention, we will explore themes surrounding cyberbullying and discuss solutions for parents, teachers, youth workers and peers to help mitigate the harmful impacts cyberbullying has on youth today.

Panelists:

• Sioned Dyer, Mentorship Coordinator, Youth Facilitator. YWCA Metro Vancouver
•  Jesse Miller, Founder, Mediated Reality
• Sgt. Mathias Van Laer, E Division RCMP Integrated Child Exploitation
• Jennifer Shapka, PhD, Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology with a focus on adolescent behaviour
• Chris Bolton, National Youth Ambassador at the Next Big Thing Foundation

Agenda

5:30 – 6:00: Registration

6:00 – 6:30: Mingling / networking / refreshments

6:30 – 7:30: Panel Discussion and Q&A

7:30 : Wrap up

NetSquared Vancouver (aka Net Tuesday) is planning our fourth annual conference for nonprofit technologists and this year we’re inviting senior leaders from the charitable sector to join the conversation.

I’m reaching out to you because you are connected and a leader when it comes to nonprofits creating real online strategies. Can you recommend two speakers to me? (nominating yourself is acceptable!)

What I’m looking for: a strategic thinker and innovator with an expertise in the nonprofit sector who can help nonprofit leaders think clearly about what’s important as their organizations inevitably become internet-centric.

We are recruiting experienced, polished speakers who have the energy to captivate an audience of approximately 100.

Format: our target length for presentations is 20 minutes (with one opportunity for a 1 hour keynote)

Honorarium: $200

Location: given our budget we are targeting speakers within a 4 hour radius

The nomination

Please forward the presenter(s) name, email address and one sentence about their area of expertise. If you have a link to a video of a prior presentation even better!

Send your nominations to eli@net2van.com

Event details follow

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Date: Friday, May 9, 2014. 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Creekside Community Centre, Vancouver BC.

Tickets: http://goo.gl/FKKWe0

# of attendees: 100

The Digital Nonprofit

How can nonprofit organizations make technology a benefit, not a burden?

There’s an expectation that your organization has to be constantly connected to the web and responsive 24/7.You’re on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and all the rest, but are you achieving your mission?

Join leaders from the nonprofit and technology sectors who will show you how to move beyond reactive tactics to thoughtful strategy.

This one day conference is specifically designed to help NGOs build their understanding of current and future trends, hear from the experts, and learn about innovative approaches to digital engagement.

Who should attend?

• Nonprofit leaders who are responsible for their organization’s strategy
• Digital staff and fundraisers who execute online campaigns
• Program and support staff who want to work more effectively to engage their stakeholders