Announcing the Winner of 2024 Catalyst Award for Top New Hire
BioTalent Canada proudly announces Trisha Aldovino as the recipient of the 2024 Catalyst Award for Top New Hire. Ms. Aldovino earned this achievement through her transformative contributions to her role at Azura Associates International, a company known for its advisory services and sustainable energy projects.
Hired by Azura Associates International Inc. through BioTalent Canada’s Science Horizons Youth Internship Program, Ms. Aldovino has significantly enhanced the company culture and public engagement efforts by implementing team-building events, fostering a more connected environment, and leveraging social media channels like YouTube to build brand awareness.
“I started my internship at Azura Associates International Inc. earlier this year with big dreams. I feel that I am starting my career right and I’m honoured to receive the Catalyst Award, but to me it’s a symbol of my gratitude to the team for their ongoing support,” says Trisha Aldovino.
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BioTalent Canada’s Catalyst Award recognizes young employees who participated in a wage subsidy program and made significant contributions to an organization in Canada’s health and biosciences sector in 2024. The winner receives a prize of $1,000.
BioTalent Canada has now completed accepting nominations for the 2024 Catalyst Award for Top New Hire. Employers, this year, were encouraged to submit nominations that describe, in detail, how their recent wage subsidy hires have gone above and beyond to contribute to their organization.
Background:
The Catalyst Award for Top New Hire was launched in 2015 to share the positive impact individuals working in the bio-economy have had in growing this critical sector.
The previous winner, Jade Bouchard, received the recognition in 2023 for her work as a co-op student at STEMCELL Technologies, a Vancouver-based biotechnology company that develops specialized cell culture media, cell isolation systems, accessory products, and scientific services that are used by life sciences researchers working in the cell therapy, cancer research, and regenerative medicine fields.
BioTalent Canada wage subsidies have placed more than 13,950 people with bio-economy employers nationwide.
Who can participate
- Employers who participated in one of BioTalent Canada’s wage subsidy programs in 2023.
Nominees must
- Be employees of the original wage subsidy employer at the time of registration.
- Have participated in BioTalent Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) during the 2023-2024 funding year.
Exclusions
Nominations from the following groups or their family members are ineligible to apply:
- BioTalent Canada employees and board members
- Members of the award review panel
- Family members, defined as spouses, partners, parents, children, siblings, and nieces or nephews
The selection process
Entries will be judged based on significant contributions to the following:
- The company’s culture
- The company’s sense of innovation
- The achievement of a team or company business objective
- Overcoming a business challenge
A team of bio-economy stakeholders has reviewed the entries for 2024 and the award winner has been announced.
How to apply
- Download the registration form
- Fill out the application form and submit it via email or regular mail.
For questions, please contact Soufiane at [email protected].
“It is an honour to receive the Catalyst Award from BioTalent Canada. If it weren’t for the Student Work Placement Program, I would not have gained valuable work experience at STEMCELL Technologies and learned skills that I can now carry forward in my career.”
Jade Bouchard, 2023 Catalyst Award Winner