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Challenge Event of the Year
For a staff team from a business that took part in a successful fundraising challenge to benefit a UK charity.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
For a company that has adopted policies that have resulted in a significant increase in charitable donations or activities by its workforce.
MARKETING PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR
For a marketing initiative between a business and a charity that has helped to promote the charity’s work, or helped to raise funds. Initiatives might include cause-related, affinity and experiential marketing partnerships.
PROJECT OF THE YEAR
For a scheme or initiative, either in the UK or overseas, that has successfully worked with a UK charity to help its beneficiaries. Examples of projects could include employment, work experience and training schemes for beneficiaries as well as overseas aid projects.
BEST DIGITAL INNOVATION
For an organisation that has used a digital innovation to evolve its service delivery.
CHARITY PARTNERSHIPS
AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORT
For an outstanding partnership between a company in the automotive sector and a UK charity.
BANKS & FINANCIAL SERVICES
For an outstanding partnership between a company in the banking and financial sectors and a UK charity.
CONSUMER GOODS/FOOD & BEVERAGE
For an outstanding partnership between a company in the consumer goods or food and beverage sectors and a UK charity.
FASHION & RETAIL
For an outstanding partnership between a company in the fashion, clothing or retail sectors and a UK charity. Includes companies within the footwear and accessories sectors.
LEGAL
For an outstanding partnership between a company in the legal sector and a UK charity.
MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
For an outstanding partnership between a company in the media and entertainment sectors and a UK charity. Includes companies within the digital services sector.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
For an outstanding partnership between a company in the professional services sector and a UK charity.
PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION
For an outstanding partnership between a company in the property and construction sectors, including architectural practices and structural engineering firms, and a UK charity.
SPORT, TRAVEL AND LEISURE
For an outstanding partnership between a company in the sport, travel and leisure sectors and a UK charity.
TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY
For an outstanding partnership between a company in the utilities and services sectors and a UK charity.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
For a business that has provided vital support to a charitable project in a specific locality.
CONSORTIUM AWARD
For an outstanding partnership between one or more companies and one or more UK charities.
CORPORATE FOUNDATION AWARD
For a corporate philanthropic foundation that has provided outstanding support to the charity sector.
LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP
Awarded to an outstanding ongoing partnership between a company and a UK charity that began more than 10 years ago.
MID-TERM PARTNERSHIP
Awarded to an outstanding ongoing partnership between a company and a UK charity that began between 4-9 years ago.
SHORT-TERM PARTNERSHIP
Awarded to an outstanding partnership between a company and a UK charity that has lasted, or will last, less than 3 years.
BEST EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROJECT
Awarded to a partnership that worked together to deliver an exceptional response to an emergency or crisis in the charity’s cause area.
BEST RESPONSE TO THE COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS (free to enter with any other award entry)
For a project run by a business with a UK charity initiated in response to the cost-of-living crisis. Examples might include the provision of funds or other direct support or help in areas such as helping people to manage their budgets.
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PARTNERSHIP
Awarded to a partnership that is responding to the climate emergency and delivering a positive environmental impact
TALENT
CSR TEAM OF THE YEAR
For a corporate social responsibility team (or a team that has a similar function) that has successfully increased the charitable or socially responsible activities of the business.
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE
For an individual in a company who has made an exceptional contribution to charity with the support of his or her employer.