Judging criteria

This award is open to companies, organisations and social enterprises. It is intended to recognise organisations which are making a contribution to the community in which they operate.

In the case of commercial firms, the initiative could be in addition to their main business activity, or part of core activities, as long as there is a significant element of community benefit.

In terms of social enterprise, the organisation will demonstrate the achievement of social aims through its core trading activity and the judges will look for a genuine social enterprise with a strong enterprise ethic coupled with a clear commitment to the wider community.

The project or initiative should have been introduced or reached a meaningful stage within the last twelve months

Entries should demonstrate the following:

• Background to your business / organisation
• Details of your initiative
• Benefits to the community
• Helped get people involved and inspired others