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Time2019-09-30 - 2019-09-30 | 00:00 - 23:59
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Venue:Intercontinental Hotel
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The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, a strong advocate of CSR over the past years is proud to announce the launch of the 2019 CSR Awards.
The successful 2018 5th CSR Awards brought International and Chinese Business or Organization Leaders, CSR experts, as well as representatives of Government from all over China together to Nanjing. Nine winners were selected and received trophies for their outstanding, innovative and world-class products, services, projects and programs implemented in the past or present.
The CSR Awards aim to acknowledge CSR successes, raise sustainability awareness, and share the CSR experiences with organizations looking to promote and exercise corporate responsibility in China.
This year there will be four categories and six awards given to MNCs, SMEs and NGOs who have shown excellence in influencing innovation.
Award categories
Special Award
UN SDGs related Special Award (Open to all applications)
Excellence in preserving Life on Land
SMEs Award
Excellence in Responsible Innovation – award to SMEs that have shown excellence in designing 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 have shown excellence in developing innovative partnership and sustainable projects.
MNCs Award
Excellence in Responsible Employee Development – award to companies that have shown excellence in promoting and enhancing CSR mindset and skills among employees.
Excellence in Environment Conservation – award to companies that have shown excellence in investing long-term environment and financial sustainability.
Leadership in CSR & Sustainable Growth – This Award will be presented to a MNC for its overall CSR and sustainability achievements in China, at a company level. Leadership in CSR, social innovation and sustainable growth will be recognized with a long-term view as well as considering at least the past 3 years of achievements.
Note: applicant for Leadership in CSR & Sustainable Growth will fill a separate application form
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.
Timeline
- Open for submissions: 1st July 2019
- Close for submissions: 30th September 2019 [Deadline Extended]
- Awards Ceremony: 22th November 2019
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 September 24th 2019.
- Download the Application Form from here or email Annie Zhou at nanjing@europeanchamber.com.cn.
- Complete and submit separate Application forms for each category you intend to complete (only one per category).
- 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.
Student Competition
The Student Competition aims to raise awareness of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) among young people. We accept applications from all students studying in China. Winners will be awarded with prizes and will join our CSR Awards ceremony.
Candidates are invited to use the theme below, to outline their thoughts, and exercise their creative and analytical skills to see how we should preserve our planet.
This year’s competition theme is “How can we preserve Life on Land ?”
Prizes will be given in two categories:
- CSR Creative Video
Students should submit a video entry that demonstrates understanding of the theme and present on possible solutions. The finalists will be chosen for their passion, spirit of innovation and effective communication skills. We encourage students to share their ideas on the topic in front of the camera. These can be individual and group presentations
Format: AVI and MP4 videos will be accepted
Maximum Length: 3 Minutes
Deadline: 15th October 2019
Announcement of Winners: shortlisted students will be notified one week before the event in November 2019.
Each school can submit maximum 5 videos.
- CSR Art Awards
Artwork can be in any medium. For example, students may choose to use photography, painting, drawing, digital design, sculpture, textiles or collage.
Maximum Size: A3 format
Format: High Resolution JPG picture and original artwork should be submitted to Nanjing EUCCC Office
Deadline: 15th October 2019
Announcement of Winners: shortlisted students will be notified one week before the event in November 2019.
Note: Each school can submit maximum of 15 artworks
Both categories will be separated into different age groups
For more information, please visit: http://csrawards.europeanchamber.com.cn