Introduction:
Corporate social responsibility is an essential building block of organizations’ annual business plans. It enhances the reputation and builds positive bridges to communities, customers and the public at large—and in so doing affects the bottom line. The sweeping nature of social networking has only magnified the influence corporate social responsibility programs can have on brand reputation.
And the key to the success of CSR is effective communications. In order to encourage corporates and business houses in Bahrain to effectively communicate their CSR initiatives, Bahrain CSR society will honor the most outstanding communications efforts powering corporate social responsibility and green initiatives.
Bahrain CSR Awards will be the industry’s best showcase for the most powerful, impactful social responsibility and green campaigns. The finalists in this awards program set new standards of excellence and point the way for other organizations to follow.
The winners of the CSR Awards represent corporations, agencies, and nonprofits. They are the risk-takers who have taken tremendous strides and understand the important role CSR contributes to an organization’s success. Now, the hard work is over — enter ‘Bahrain CSR Awards’ to get recognized for your CSR efforts and to shine a spotlight on the people driving your CSR success.
The winners and honorable mentions will be honored in a special ceremony to be held in the month of November this year.
Award Categories |
| Excellence in CSR-Community builder (individuals): This category encompasses a wide variety of corporate citizenship efforts, from prominent support for local causes to outstanding partnerships with national and international cause-related organizations. Include a synopsis of the initiative in the online entry form along with information on any pertinent partnerships.
Excellence in Community-Partnership with charity – This category comprises those campaigns whose primary focus is forming/promoting a partnership for a social or community cause, but which may also include promotion of your product and/or services and/or company and the advancement of your reputation as a corporate citizen. Excellence in International CSR – The winning communication initiative in this category will reflect an organization’s efforts in working with the institutions in other countries to achieve its CSR goals. Excellence in Environmental Sustainable development – This category recognizes a communications strategy with your organization’s environmental efforts as its focus. Along with your entry form, provide an explanation of your company’s environmental practices as well as a synopsis of the campaign or ongoing communications initiative. Excellence in CSR communication – This category recognizes a company with a history of effective CSR communication success. This could be led through both on-line and off-line communication methods. Bahrain community-community social development program: An agency or corporation that has integrated into its overall business model the desire to improve the common welfare of people (for instance, environment, health, and educational issues) beyond immediate stakeholders. Entrants should demonstrate how the organization’s internal and external corporate responsibility efforts are designed to positively affect the bottom line and the larger economic sphere. Overall Excellence in CSR (SMEs) – This category recognizes the company with best overall CSR practices from ‘Small and Medium Enterprises in Bahrain. Overall Excellence in CSR (NGOs) – This category recognizes the company with best overall CSR practices from Non-Government Organizations in Bahrain. Excellence in Community-Voluntary service- – Either a new or ongoing volunteer program from an organization; entries should be clear in stated aim of the program and in the number of volunteers involved, as well as results of volunteer efforts. Excellence in Workplace sustainable development: – Recognizing a campaign or ongoing efforts within the organization which furthers achievement of the organization’s CSR goals. |
How To Enter Bahrain CSR rewards program?
A 2-page synopsis must be submitted and covering information on:
- Category entered
- Title of entry (as it would appear on your award)
- Key contact for entry
- Organization submitting entry
- Budget (where applicable) (All budget information is strictly confidential and will not be published w/o expressed permission.)
Within your 2-page synopsis, please describe your campaign or PR initiative including the following:
- Objectives
- Research
- Strategy
- Execution
- Evaluation of Success/Results/ROI
Individual Category
When submitting an entry in this category, please outline (in 2 pages maximum) your CSR efforts, including but not limited to CSR best practices and CSR communications. Include specific initiatives that took place in the past 12 months that may still be ongoing.
Corporation Overall Leader Categories
When submitting an entry in this category, please outline (in 2 pages maximum) the CSR efforts of your organization, including but not limited to CSR best practices and CSR communications. Include specific initiatives that took place in the past 12 months that may still be ongoing.
Supporting Materials
Supporting materials should show evidence of the success of your work. It can be any of the following: direct web addresses/URLs, sales figures, brand media coverage, clippings, photos, research documents and testimonials.
Questions:
Office: +973-17-311608
Fax: +973-17-311603
Mobile: +973-33-006665
P.O Box: 38836 – Manama – Kingdom of Bahrain
Email: info@csrbahrain.com
How are the entries judged?
Entries are judged by a blue chip panel of corporate, agency and academic executives as well as by the staff of Bahrain CSR Society. We evaluate your entry based on creativity, innovation, sound planning, implementation and outcomes. The most important criterion is proven success in aligning your strategic objectives with your end goals.
When will I be notified about the status of my entry?
- You will be contacted by Bahrain CSR society staff regarding your entry only if you are named a finalist in the award program. Finalists will be notified in late March 2020 and announced in Bahrain CSR website and Social Media.
Can I enter my campaign in more than one category?
- Yes. Please include separate written entries for each category. Also, there is no limit to number of campaigns you can enter.
How do I increase my chances of winning an award?
Emphasize the goals of your campaign as well as your campaign’s achievements in your introduction. Provide as many concrete and specific examples of success as possible, and explain clearly and succinctly your research, planning, implementation and measurement of the campaign or ongoing initiative.
Must we include our campaign budget?
It’s not a requirement, but it helps the judges to better compare your campaign against other entries. Include at least a reasonable budget range. The judges always take into account the campaign budget relative to the goals and outcome. All information is confidential and will not be published.
Deadlines/Entry Fees
Deadline: Janueary, 2020
Final Deadline: Janueary, 30th, 2020
All entries must be completed online byJanueary, 30th, 2020
For entries completed online between December 1 and Janueary, 30th, 2020, please add a BHD 50 late fee per entry. Finalist will be notified in March 2020.
Entry Fees:
The price of each primary entry is BHD 100. If you are submitting a secondary entry of the same campaign into one or more categories the price will be BHD 50. Late entry surcharge of BHD 50 per entry. Payment in full must accompany the entry. Entry fees are not refundable.
Receipts: Kindly contact
Office: +973-17-311608
Fax: +973-17-311603
Mobile: +973-33-006665
P.O Box: 38836 – Manama – Kingdom of Bahrain
Email: info@csrbahrain.com
Questions:
Contact Mr. Khalid AlQoud at
Office: +973-17-311608
Fax: +973-17-311603
Mobile: +973-33-006665
P.O Box: 38836 – Manama – Kingdom of Bahrain
Email: info@csrbahrain.com
Sponsorship Opportunities
For sponsorship of the Bahrain CSR Awards, please contact
Office: +973-17-311608
Fax: +973-17-311603
Mobile: +973-33-006665
P.O Box: 38836 – Manama – Kingdom of Bahrain
Email: info@csrbahrain.com
