2018 Best of CAMA Survey

Feedback Requested

Congratulations to everyone who participated in Best of CAMA 2018. We appreciate your support!

In order to make improvements to the Best of CAMA competition, seminar and gala awards event, we'd appreciate your feedback on the following questions.

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* 1. Did you submit entries to the 2018 Best of CAMA competition?

Yes

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* 2. For each of the following, please indicate your level of agreement.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	N/A
The list of categories had a good variety of categories.	The list of categories had a good variety of categories. Strongly Agree	The list of categories had a good variety of categories. Agree	The list of categories had a good variety of categories. Disagree	The list of categories had a good variety of categories. Strongly Disagree	The list of categories had a good variety of categories. N/A
The number of categories offered is reasonable.	The number of categories offered is reasonable. Strongly Agree	The number of categories offered is reasonable. Agree	The number of categories offered is reasonable. Disagree	The number of categories offered is reasonable. Strongly Disagree	The number of categories offered is reasonable. N/A
The communication I received helped me understand how to submit entries.	The communication I received helped me understand how to submit entries. Strongly Agree	The communication I received helped me understand how to submit entries. Agree	The communication I received helped me understand how to submit entries. Disagree	The communication I received helped me understand how to submit entries. Strongly Disagree	The communication I received helped me understand how to submit entries. N/A
The online process for submitting entries is easy.	The online process for submitting entries is easy. Strongly Agree	The online process for submitting entries is easy. Agree	The online process for submitting entries is easy. Disagree	The online process for submitting entries is easy. Strongly Disagree	The online process for submitting entries is easy. N/A

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* 3. What suggestions do you have about improving the list of categories for Best of CAMA in future years (ie would you add any if so, what? Would you remove any, if so what?)

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* 4. Do you feel the entry form for Best of CAMA is structured appropriately?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Do you like the judging criteria/weighting for Best of CAMA?

Yes

Other (your recommendations for improvements):

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* 6. Do you like the judging process for Best of CAMA?

Yes

Other (your recommendations for improvements):

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* 7. Do you feel like the qualifications for being a Best of CAMA judge are appropriate?

Yes

Other (your recommendations for improvements):

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* 8. How would you rate the Best of CAMA online entry and judging program?

Poor

Excellent

Poor

Excellent

Comments (please specify)

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* 9. Please tell us why you did not submit any entries this year.

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* 10. When was the last time you entered any Best of CAMA Entries?

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

Earlier than 2012

Unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Did you attend the learning seminar at the Best of CAMA event?

Yes

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* 12. Please rate the various components of this seminar based on your level of agreement

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	N/A
There was enough time during the seminar to network and socialize.	There was enough time during the seminar to network and socialize. Strongly Agree	There was enough time during the seminar to network and socialize. Agree	There was enough time during the seminar to network and socialize. Disagree	There was enough time during the seminar to network and socialize. Strongly Disagree	There was enough time during the seminar to network and socialize. N/A
The breaks were well-timed and long enough.	The breaks were well-timed and long enough. Strongly Agree	The breaks were well-timed and long enough. Agree	The breaks were well-timed and long enough. Disagree	The breaks were well-timed and long enough. Strongly Disagree	The breaks were well-timed and long enough. N/A
The seminar was a valuable source of information.	The seminar was a valuable source of information. Strongly Agree	The seminar was a valuable source of information. Agree	The seminar was a valuable source of information. Disagree	The seminar was a valuable source of information. Strongly Disagree	The seminar was a valuable source of information. N/A
The messages from guest speaker Vincent Giard, P.Ag., MBA "An overview of Canadian and Quebec Agriculture" were informative and appropriate for my work.	The messages from guest speaker Vincent Giard, P.Ag., MBA "An overview of Canadian and Quebec Agriculture" were informative and appropriate for my work. Strongly Agree	The messages from guest speaker Vincent Giard, P.Ag., MBA "An overview of Canadian and Quebec Agriculture" were informative and appropriate for my work. Agree	The messages from guest speaker Vincent Giard, P.Ag., MBA "An overview of Canadian and Quebec Agriculture" were informative and appropriate for my work. Disagree	The messages from guest speaker Vincent Giard, P.Ag., MBA "An overview of Canadian and Quebec Agriculture" were informative and appropriate for my work. Strongly Disagree	The messages from guest speaker Vincent Giard, P.Ag., MBA "An overview of Canadian and Quebec Agriculture" were informative and appropriate for my work. N/A
The messages from guest speaker Sylvie Cloutier regarding "Trends in the Food Industry" were informative and appropriate for my work.	The messages from guest speaker Sylvie Cloutier regarding "Trends in the Food Industry" were informative and appropriate for my work. Strongly Agree	The messages from guest speaker Sylvie Cloutier regarding "Trends in the Food Industry" were informative and appropriate for my work. Agree	The messages from guest speaker Sylvie Cloutier regarding "Trends in the Food Industry" were informative and appropriate for my work. Disagree	The messages from guest speaker Sylvie Cloutier regarding "Trends in the Food Industry" were informative and appropriate for my work. Strongly Disagree	The messages from guest speaker Sylvie Cloutier regarding "Trends in the Food Industry" were informative and appropriate for my work. N/A
The messages from the Marketing Professionals Panel Discussion on were informative and appropriate for my work.	The messages from the Marketing Professionals Panel Discussion on were informative and appropriate for my work. Strongly Agree	The messages from the Marketing Professionals Panel Discussion on were informative and appropriate for my work. Agree	The messages from the Marketing Professionals Panel Discussion on were informative and appropriate for my work. Disagree	The messages from the Marketing Professionals Panel Discussion on were informative and appropriate for my work. Strongly Disagree	The messages from the Marketing Professionals Panel Discussion on were informative and appropriate for my work. N/A

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* 13. Please rate the various aspects of the seminar venue using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is "poor" and 5 is "excellent".

	1	2	3	4	5
Daytime meal, snacks and coffee	Daytime meal, snacks and coffee 1	Daytime meal, snacks and coffee 2	Daytime meal, snacks and coffee 3	Daytime meal, snacks and coffee 4	Daytime meal, snacks and coffee 5
Layout of room	Layout of room 1	Layout of room 2	Layout of room 3	Layout of room 4	Layout of room 5
Start and end time of seminar	Start and end time of seminar 1	Start and end time of seminar 2	Start and end time of seminar 3	Start and end time of seminar 4	Start and end time of seminar 5
N/A	N/A 1	N/A 2	N/A 3	N/A 4	N/A 5

Please add any other comments about the seminar venue.

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* 14. Why did you decide not to attend the seminar this year?

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* 15. Did you attend the Best of CAMA 2018 Gala?

Yes

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* 16. Please rate the various aspects of the gala base on your level of agreement to the following statements.

	Agree	Strongly Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The pre-communication about the gala I received was informative.	The pre-communication about the gala I received was informative. Agree	The pre-communication about the gala I received was informative. Strongly Agree	The pre-communication about the gala I received was informative. Disagree	The pre-communication about the gala I received was informative. Strongly Disagree
There was enough time during the cocktail reception to network and socialize.	There was enough time during the cocktail reception to network and socialize. Agree	There was enough time during the cocktail reception to network and socialize. Strongly Agree	There was enough time during the cocktail reception to network and socialize. Disagree	There was enough time during the cocktail reception to network and socialize. Strongly Disagree
The cost of attending the gala is appropriate for the type and level of event.	The cost of attending the gala is appropriate for the type and level of event. Agree	The cost of attending the gala is appropriate for the type and level of event. Strongly Agree	The cost of attending the gala is appropriate for the type and level of event. Disagree	The cost of attending the gala is appropriate for the type and level of event. Strongly Disagree
Finalists of the categories were showcased appropriately.	Finalists of the categories were showcased appropriately. Agree	Finalists of the categories were showcased appropriately. Strongly Agree	Finalists of the categories were showcased appropriately. Disagree	Finalists of the categories were showcased appropriately. Strongly Disagree

Other (please specify)

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* 17. Please give us some suggestions on how to improve the promotion of the winners after the event.

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* 18. Please rate following on a scale of 1 - 5 where 1 is "poor" and 5 is "excellent".

	1	2	3	4	5
Banquet Meal	Banquet Meal 1	Banquet Meal 2	Banquet Meal 3	Banquet Meal 4	Banquet Meal 5
Layout and ambiance of banquet room	Layout and ambiance of banquet room 1	Layout and ambiance of banquet room 2	Layout and ambiance of banquet room 3	Layout and ambiance of banquet room 4	Layout and ambiance of banquet room 5
Length of banquet and awards show	Length of banquet and awards show 1	Length of banquet and awards show 2	Length of banquet and awards show 3	Length of banquet and awards show 4	Length of banquet and awards show 5

Please add any other comments about the gala

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* 19. Why did you not attend the Best of CAMA 2018 Gala?

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* 20. Did you sponsor a category or other item at the Best of CAMA 2018?

Yes

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* 21. Please indicate your level of agreement to the following statement about sponsorship.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The visibility of my company received throughout the event is appropriate for the level of sponsorship I paid	The visibility of my company received throughout the event is appropriate for the level of sponsorship I paid Strongly Agree	The visibility of my company received throughout the event is appropriate for the level of sponsorship I paid Agree	The visibility of my company received throughout the event is appropriate for the level of sponsorship I paid Disagree	The visibility of my company received throughout the event is appropriate for the level of sponsorship I paid Strongly Disagree

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* 22. Please share with us some of your reasons for not providing sponsorship at Best of CAMA 2018.

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* 23. Please tell us what Best of CAMA means to you and your company.

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* 24. And finally, please tell us how Best of CAMA could be improved in the future.

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* 25. Which province do you reside in?

British Columbia

Alberta

Saskatchewan

Manitoba

Ontario

Quebec

A Maritime Province

A Territory

I don't live in Canada

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* 26. What area of the business are you in?

I am with an agency

I am with the media

I am with an agribusiness organization

I am involved with another area in the industry (eg. consulting)

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* 27. How would you describe your position with your organization?

I am an owner or partner of my business

I am a senior manager with my business

I am an employee reporting to a senior manager

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* 28. Are you a member of CAMA?

Yes