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The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (hereafter ‘European Chamber’) Nanjing Chapter, is pleased to announce that the 3rd CSR Award will be held on 25 Nobember 2016 at Nanjing. The Award aims to acknowledge CSR successes, raise sustainability awareness, and share the CSR experiences with organizations looking to embrace corporate responsibility in China.
This year, we are introducing new categories to make our award more inclusive, sustainable and distinctive, including two categories dedicated NGOs and SMEs, which will be merited on innovation, including ideas, projects and partnership. For the MNCs, we focus on employee development, value chain and sustainable growth.
All the entries will be assessed in a two-stage process by a jury representing a wide-variety of businesses, social organizations, and government representatives. During the first stage, the assessors, who are the experts in the CSR field, will shortlist all the entries to three (3) finalists in each category. During the second stage, the NINE judges panel will review the project based on the criteria provided (Please see the document below). The award winners will be announced at the CSR Awards Ceremony on 25 November 2016.
The submission is OPEN now. Corporations, SMEs, business associations, charities, schools and development zones are eligible and encouraged to apply. The deadline for submissions is 23 October 2016.
Additionally, to increase participation and spread awareness,we are launching CSR Essay Competition. Students at high school and universities are invited to submit their essay on the case study published on the website.
Award Categories
SMEs Award
Excellence in Responsible Innovation – award to SMEs that has shown excellence innovative projects to tackle with challenges in doing business in China
NGOs/Social Enterprise Award
Excellence in Social Innovation Partnership – award to NGOs/social enterprises that has shown excellence in developing innovative partnership and sustainable projects.
MNCs Award
Excellence in Employee Development – award to companies that has shown excellence in promoting and enhancing CSR mindset and skills among employees
Excellence in Responsible Value Chain – award to companies that has shown excellence in integrating sustainability into specific aspects/whole value chain and creating shared business and social impact
Excellence in Sustainable Growth & Environment Protection – award to companies that has shown excellence in investing long-term environment and financial sustainability
How to Apply
1. Download the Application Form BELOW or email Annie Zhou at nanjing@europeanchamber.com.cn.
2. Complete and submit separate Application forms for each category you intend to complete (only one per category).
3. Applications must be submitted in either word or PDF format. PDF Documents and nomination/applications over the word limits indicated in the form will NOT be reviewed.
Assessment
Assessment consists of two stages.
Stage one: assessors from the CSR industry will shortlist all the entries.
Stage two: a panel of NINE judges will review the short-listed entries and select award recipients for each category based on the criteria provided.The winners will be announced at the CSR Awards Ceremony on 28 October 2016 (TBC).
Selected application materials from winners will be published online in European Chamber booklets or brochures.
Timeline
Open for submissions: 15 June 2016
Close for submissions: 23 October 2016
First Stage assessment: 24-28 October 2016
Second Stage assessment: 29 October - 18 November 2016
Judge Panel Review: 25 November 2016 (TBC)
Awards Ceremony: 25 November 2016
For more information, please visit:
http://csrawards.europeanchamber.com.cn/
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