2020...To better exercise its mission of promoting MBA graduates, the AMBAQ has set up a program that highlights the work and the prominent personality of an MBA or eMBA executive

ASSOCIATION DES MBA DU QUÉBEC PRESENTS

2020ORE

An Odyssey honoring career development and entrepreneurship 2020

Application Booklet MBA Executive

WIN THE RECOGNITION OF YOUR MBA PEERS AND A PRIZE VALUE OF $1000

THE ORE 2020 EVENTAn annual flagship event that brings together more than 200 participants to celebrate entrepreneurship and innova-tion in Quebec’s MBA community.

A evening of high-level celebration and networking during which two prizes will be awarded to an MBA executive and an MBA entrepreneur.

WHO WILL BE ATTENDING?A business community working in fields as varied as finance, law, marketing, engineering, human resources, philanthro-py, information technology, etc.

MBAs and their guests: professionals, executives, decision- makers, entrepreneurs and investors, present to enrich their network in a friendly and festive setting conducive to the creation of new business links.

WHERE AND WHEN?At Scena. Located in the heart of Old Montreal, Scena will charm you with its venue offering stunning views from many vantage points.

Thursday evening, on April 23, 2020.

The Association des MBA du Québec upholds the mission

of promoting its members and the title of MBA, and

is the foremost network for

MBA students and graduates.

A dynamic and lively network made up of professionals,

managers and leaders from all fields and all business circles

across the province.

MBA EXECUTIVE | 2 ORE 2020

Be recognized by your peers by sharing your spirit of innovation, your commitment and your impact within your organization with the MBA community.

Benefit from privileged access to a high-level network including new potential business partners, investors, customers, suppliers, talents, etc.

Promote your company’s image it’s products or it’s services through a visibility campaign relayed by the AMBAQ within Quebec’s business community.

Win the “MBA Executive” prize AMBAQ’s “Executive Recognition” Award valued at $1000.

Benefit from an annual membership to AMBAQfor the finalists.

WHY SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION?

By sending your application to be one of the 3 selected

finalists, you have the opportunity to:


Selection CriteriaThis information is also available on the AMBAQ website. www.ambaq.org

To better exercise its mission of promoting MBA graduates, the AMBAQ has set up a program that highlights the work and the prominent personality of an MBA or eMBA executive practicing his profession in Quebec.

The AMBAQ “MBA Executive” prize aims to promote a manager who stands out by:

• his or her innovative ideas;

• his or her ability to turn ideas into success;

• his or her leadership.

QualificationThe deadline for application is February 15, 2020 at midnight.

Applicants must meet the following selection criteria:

• Hold an MBA or eMBA diploma;

• MBA or eMBA graduate of five (5) years or less in a recognized university;

• Innovative professional achievement, whether in management practices, technology, projects. etc;

• Member of a management team.

Selection processBy February 15, 2020, candidates must submit all of the following documents by email to [email protected]

• Resume;

• Copy of the MBA / eMBA diploma;

• Cover letter of a maximum of 2 pages;

• A page long description of your entrepreneurial achievement (in what way is it innovative);

• Three letters of reference;

• A 2 to 3 minute video presenting your application. Selfie style video that answers, among other questions, the following: Who are you? What is your business, corporation? What is the project on which your application is based? What does your MBA bring it? Why should you win?


Selection ProcessThe selection process is done in three (3) steps :

Step 1: Pre-selection of candidates between February 15 and February 22, 2020

The ORE 2020 organizing committee will review the applications received to identify eight (8) candidates meeting the qualification criteria mentioned above.Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted no later than February 22, 2020 to provide details of the interview process, if applicable.

Step 2: Selection of three (3) finalists during the week of February 24, 2020 by the Selection Committee

The eight (8) shortlisted candidates must present themselves for a 20 minutes interview before the jury (Selection Committee) in the week of February 24, 2020 in the evening in Montreal. The exact date and time will be communicated to the finalists. Applicants coming from outside the greater Montreal area will have priority over the choice of time slot. Applicants from outside the country will be able to meet the jury by videoconference (Skype).

The Selection Committee (jury) is made up of 5 people *:• 1 member of the AMBAQ Board of Directors;

• 1 ORE Partner representative;

• 1 external person from the business community;

• 2 members of the event’s organizing committee.

The jury will take into consideration :• Resume;



• Description of a page concerning your professional achievement (how innovative is it);

• Three letters of reference.

Step 3: Announcement of the winner

During the AMBAQ ORE 2020 event, which will be held on April 23, 2020 at Scena in Montreal, the three (3) finalists will present their achievements to the participants. A jury will vote live and the winner will be announced at the end of the evening. The development bursary will be awarded during the event at the end of the evening.

* Subject to change


Access to the candidates’ informationThe video that will be submitted with the application can be used to promote the event.

All the personal information provided by the candidates constitutes information necessary to review the application. By sending the Nomination Form, the candidate authorizes the Association des MBA du Québec to request information from third parties, and to publish name, address and photo for pro-motional purposes. The Association des MBA du Québec assures confidentiality of all the information gathered. Only members of the jury, members of the organizing committee of the Association’s event and staff will have access to candidate’s information mainly for management purposes.

The winner’s information, such as surname and first name, place of birth, professional address, diploma obtained, university attended, winning year and current professional occupation, will be maintained on a list for the purposes of advertising the program and statistics.

The winner’s application will be kept at the Association des MBA du Québec’s office. Applicants wishing to consult their application must send a written request to:

MBA EXECUTIVE Association des MBA du Québec 1370 Notre-Dame Street West Montreal, Québec H3C 1K8


APPLICATION FORMPlease complete this Application Form legibly, beware not to omit any information and attach the required documents be submitting it.

Send a single copy of this form by no later than midnight on February 15, 2020 to [email protected]

1. Mr. Mrs.

Full first name(s) and last name(s)

2. Current address (also for correspondence):

No Street Apt.

City Province Postal code

Phone Email

3. University attended for the MBA or eMBA program :

4. Year of graduation :

5. Attach the following documents :

• Resume;



• Description of a page concerning your professional achievement (how is it innovative);

• Three (3) letters of reference;

• The video presenting the candidacy.

I declare that the information contained in this request and in the attached documents is complete and true. I accept the rules, terms and conditions of my participation in this contest.

Date Signature

CONTACTClaudie Drouin-Bélisle Event Coordinator 514 282-2734, ext. 2237 [email protected]

Association des MBA du Québec 1370 Notre-Dame Street West Montreal, Québec H3C 1K8

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2020...To better exercise its mission of promoting MBA graduates, the AMBAQ has set up a program that highlights the work and the prominent personality of an MBA or eMBA executive