Provincial Government Employees Contributing to the Province’s Vibrant Economy

International Awards Acknowledge Outstanding Work of Employees

Employees with the Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development have been recognized internationally with three prestigious awards for their work in supporting business and industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. The awards are the Business Retention and Expansion International Award, the Compass International Award and the International Alliance for Women World of Difference 100 Award.

“The Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development is honoured to receive recognition by the business industry, and I congratulate our employees on their hard work and commend them for this level of global acknowledgment. The work of our employees is second-to-none and I am very proud of our staff for being recognized for their tremendous accomplishments. The efforts of our staff are responsible for supporting the growth of our economy and they provide essential support and services to our partners within the business community.”
- The Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development

The Business Retention and Expansion International award was presented in June 2012 in Saskatoon to the Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development to recognize outstanding work in creating and facilitating innovative programs in support of economic sustainability and growth in the province.

The Ocean Technology Branch of the department was awarded the Compass International Award, presented for outstanding achievement in the advancement of ocean technology and is presented to groups who have shown exemplary contributions to society and within their industries.

In August, the International Alliance for Women awarded Carolann Pollett, an International Trade Officer with the department, with the World of Difference 100 Award for her extraordinary work in advancing women in business. Carolann is one of only 10 recipients from Canada and has been recognized for her work with businesses led by women.

Through sound fiscal management and responsible decisions, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is strengthening the business environment, encouraging the development of innovative industries and building a vibrant economy.

QUICK FACTS

• Employees with the Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development have been recognized with three prestigious international awards: the Business Retention and Expansion International award, the Compass International Award and the International Alliance for Women World of Difference 100 Award.
• Business Retention and Expansion International recognizes the collaborative efforts, special resources for business enhancement and follow-up strategies implemented by the Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, and how the department’s work is a fundamental part of the province’s effort to support economic sustainability and growth.
• The Compass International Award was awarded at the OCEANS ’13 conference in September in San Diego, California. The award was presented for outstanding achievement in the advancement of ocean technology and is presented to groups who have shown exemplary contributions to society and within their industries.
• The International Alliance for Women World of Difference 100 Award was presented to Carolann Pollett. The recipients of this year’s awards hailed from 35 different countries and Carolann is one of only 10 recipients from Canada.

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Media contact:
Heather MacLean
Director of Communications
Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development
709-729-4570, 697-4137
heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca 

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