Let’s celebrate the innovative talents and accomplishments of successful Aboriginal and Minority-owned businesses, and the corporations that are leading the way with their supplier diversity programs. Since 2004, CAMSC corporate members have spent more than $1.7 billion with CAMSC certifi ed suppliers.

Keynote SpeakerMs. Joset Wright-Lacy, President, National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), U.S.A

Contact: Daphne Shih: dshih@camsc.ca; 416-941-0004 ext. 223 www.camsc.ca

Silver Sponsor - $6,500• One corporate table of 8 at the Gala Dinner with signage• Corporate visibility on all marketing correspondence• Half page colour ad in the Awards Gala program

Star Sponsor - $4,000• Four individual seats at Gala Dinner• Corporate visibility on all marketing correspondence• Half page colour ad in the Awards Gala program

Innovation Sponsor - $2,500 (exclusively for CAMSC Certifi ed Suppliers)

• Four individual seats at Gala Dinner• Corporate visibility on all marketing correspondence• Half page colour ad in the Awards Gala program

Tickets:CAMSC Corporate Members: ........................ $750Non-CAMSC Corporate Members: ................ $850Non-CAMSC Certifi ed Suppliers & MBEs: .. $350CAMSC Certifi ed Suppliers & MBEs: .......... $250

Sponsorship Opportunities

Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy: All cancellations must be sent in writing to CAMSC prior to September 18, 2015, in order to receive a 50% refund. Registration cancellations and no-shows received after September 18, 2015 will NOT be refunded.

Award CategoriesSupplier of the Year Award: Awarded to an Aboriginal or Minority - owned business who has successfully demonstrated growth in sales and employment; consistently providing high quality products and services at competitive prices, offering cost saving ideas; and signifi cantly contributing to the growth and development of their community.

CATA Technology Innovation Award: Awarded to an Aboriginal or Minority owned business for the most innovative new technology-based product or service. The product will have proven itself in operation and its design and market success will have enhanced Canada's international reputation for innovation and excellence.

Small Business of the Year Award: Awarded to an Aboriginal or Minority owned business with 50 or fewer employees, based on business growth and development, export sales growth, and major accomplishments during the previous year.

Procurement Business Advocate of the Year Award: Presented to an individual who strongly promotes supplier diversity through outreach efforts/activities and is respected by their peers for advocating supplier diversity in Canada.

Collaboration Award: Presented to a company/organization which works collaboratively with CAMSC members, suppliers or other organizations to strengthen Aboriginal and minority business growth and facilitate supplier diversity.

Tier 1 Champion of Supplier Diversity: Presented to a business-to-business Tier 1 corporation that actively supports its clients economic inclusion goals by including certifi ed Aboriginal and minority suppliers in their procurement opportunities, assisting in the development of Aboriginal and minority suppliers, and actively promoting supplier diversity across their corporation.

Corporation of the Year Award: Presented to the leading corporation that demonstrates active inclusion and spend with certifi ed Aboriginal and minority suppliers, assists in the development of Aboriginal and minority suppliers, promotes supplier diversity and business development within their corporation and to their vendors and other businesses organizations.

Nominations now closed. Watch the inspiring 2014 award acceptance speech - Small Business of the Year – Manitobah Mukluks on our website.

Contact: Daphne Shih: dshih@camsc.ca; 416-941-0004 ext. 223 www.camsc.ca