Dos and don’ts upon entering this country’s most prestigious CSR contest
If this year saw your company implement successfully a project with a social impact in the field of the environment, education, human resources, marketing or the community at large, please share your effort and achievements! To do so enter the 2015 Responsible Business, this country’s top CSR contest that BBLF is organising for the 13th time in a row.
Your nomination will benefit you in more than one way: measure up with your peers, encourage many other companies to invest in social good, motivate and recognize your team, get some well deserved esteem and respect and the best will also scoop some prizes in the process.
There are six categories in the competition and all nominees vie for the special Engage award that recognizes employee engagement.
Nominations for the 13th edition of the Awards are now open. To make things easier for you, we have made a Q&A list. Read on!
Who can enter BBLF’s 2014 Responsible Business Awards?
Projects can be entered by companies and their NGO partners. All companies operating in the Bulgarian market are eligible to enter regardless of their size and industry and whether they are members of BBLF or not.
The person who enters the project will be the contact for any further information hence the contact information fields.
Does the BBLF decide on the winners?
No, winners are determined by the jury. It comprises esteemed and independent experts from various fields: business, NGOs, state administration and the media. Their diverse points of view guarantee the impartiality of their assessment. Check out jury members here.
How are the winners selected?
Each jury member assesses nominations independently. Project evaluation criteria include benefits for the community, partnership with other organisations, employee involvement, campaign duration and consistency, innovation and public recognition.
Is there a short-list of nominees?
No. The jury only determines the winners of first, second and third prizes.
When are winners announced?
At the award-giving ceremony scheduled for 25 February at Sofia Hotel Balkan.
How do I enter the contest?
To enter, simply fill in the online form in Bulgarian and English here. Please note the character limits for some of the fields.
Is there an entry fee?
No, entering the contest is free of charge.
Do I have to fill in the English form too?
Yes. Some of the members of the jury are English speakers and some of the details you enter will be published on the English version of our web page.
What kind of information should I enter?
For all categories, your entry will consist of your answers to the following:
Please note that if your session expires your entries will not be retrievable.
Can I submit the same project in multiple categories?
No, you can enter a project in one category only. There is no limit to the number of projects you can enter as long as they were implemented in 2015.
What is the entry deadline?
31 January 2016.
How do I know if I have been awarded?
Winners are announced at the award-giving ceremony first and later on our web page as well.
