Call for entries: Fourth Annual Social Innovation Awards to Showcase Leading CSR and Sustainability Efforts and Initiatives

NORTHAMPTON, Mass., Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2012 Social Innovation Awards present a forum for companies to highlight their latest practical applications for advancing social and environmental responsibility and innovation throughout their organizations.

Since the Social Innovation Awards launched in early 2009, it has recognized companies that have implemented groundbreaking strategies and programs that drive social and environmental responsibility and innovation. The response from the business community has been overwhelming: over 40% of the Fortune 100 participated in the last awards program. Previous winners include Thomson Reuters Foundation, SAP, S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc., Nokia, Cisco Systems, Novo Nordisk, Herman Miller, Inc., Gap Inc., Better World Books, amongst other leading companies and organizations.

Applications for the awards may be submitted beginning September 1 and the application period will run through November 30, 2011. Applications are available at www.socialinnovationawards.com and by emailing [email protected]. Applicants are welcome to submit multiple applications across all categories.

The categories for the upcoming Social Innovation Awards are:

Finance:
Best Social Investment Strategy

Human Resources:
Best Employee Engagement Strategy

Marketing and Communications:
Best Use of New Media
Best Integrated Report
Best Online Report
Best Stakeholder Engagement

Operations:
Best Sustainability Performance Award

Product:
Best Product Design
Best Incorporation of Ethical Sourcing/Certification

Philanthropy:
Most Strategic Use of Philanthropic Funds

Winners in each category will be selected by a panel of judges who have expertise in the areas of corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and social innovation. The awards will be presented at a ceremony in Spring 2012.

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Contact:
Henry Frechette III
Social Innovation Awards Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 866-508-0883 x189

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