The long awaited Social Economy Awards are now open for nominations.
The Social Economy Awards is an opportunity to recognise organisations delivering social value and inspiring excellence within the sector. The awards not only recognise community organisations, charities, social enterprises and co-operatives but also corporate and public sector organisations delivering social value through support, advocacy and procurement from social economy organisation.
Award Categories
- Excellence in Community Impact
- Excellence in Health Impact
- Excellence in Green Impact
- Excellence in Youth Impact
- Public Sector Organisation of the Year
- Corporate Organisation of the Year
- Start-up Enterprise of the Year
- Community Business / Co-op of the Year
- Social Enterprise of the Year
- Overall Contribution to the Social Economy (Organisation)
- Overall Contribution to the Social Economy (Individual)
Judging Process
The awards are judged by an independent judging panel made up industry leaders and experts from across the region. The judging is split in two, first all nominations received are reviewed internally for shortlisting. The initial shortlisting consists of ensuring nominations meet the minimum criteria to be considered by the judges.
All finalists will have their applications reviewed by a panel of judges and scored against the judging criteria provided below. The judges will meet and make a decision on who will be the winner of each category.
Important Dates
Nominations Close: 30th September 2024
Shortlist Revealed: 14th October 2024
Awards Dinner: 22nd November 2024