ACEF Asian Leaders Conference & Awards: CSR Good Acts

Compassion in Action: Recognizing Excellence in CSR Initiatives

Organisation Award for Good Acts
Community Impact Award: Recognizes companies for their outstanding contributions to the local communities in which they operate, through initiatives such as volunteering, donations, or community development projects.
Environmental Sustainability Award: Honors companies that demonstrate leadership in environmental stewardship through initiatives such as reducing carbon footprint, implementing renewable energy solutions, or promoting biodiversity conservation.
Employee Engagement and Well-being Award: Acknowledges companies for their commitment to enhancing the well-being and engagement of their employees through initiatives such as wellness programs, diversity and inclusion efforts, or employee volunteering opportunities
Education and Skills Development Award: Celebrates companies that invest in education and skills development initiatives aimed at empowering individuals and communities, such as scholarship programs, vocational training, or mentoring initiatives.
Healthcare Access and Wellness Award: Highlights companies that prioritize healthcare access and wellness initiatives, including healthcare outreach programs, disease prevention campaigns, or initiatives promoting mental health awareness.
Human Rights and Social Justice Award: Recognizes companies that demonstrate a commitment to upholding human rights and promoting social justice through initiatives such as fair labor practices, diversity and inclusion efforts, or advocacy campaigns.
Philanthropy and Charitable Giving Award: Honors companies for their philanthropic efforts and charitable giving, including donations to nonprofits, disaster relief efforts, or support for humanitarian causes.
Supply Chain Sustainability Award: Acknowledges companies that implement sustainable practices throughout their supply chain, promoting ethical sourcing, fair trade, and responsible production methods.
Innovation for Social Impact Award: Celebrates companies that leverage innovation to address social and environmental challenges, through initiatives such as product innovation for sustainability, technology for social good, or social entrepreneurship support.
Transparency and Accountability Award: Highlights companies that demonstrate transparency and accountability in their CSR practices, through initiatives such as transparent reporting, stakeholder engagement, or ethical business practices.
Partnerships for Sustainable Development Award: Recognizes collaborative efforts between companies, nonprofits, governments, and other stakeholders to achieve sustainable development goals and address social and environmental challenges.
Global Impact Award: Honors companies that make a significant positive impact on a global scale through their CSR initiatives, whether through international development projects, global advocacy efforts, or initiatives addressing global challenges.
Best Media Relations / PR Campaign The best media relations/PR campaign effectively communicates a compelling message to the target audience through strategic media placements, generating widespread coverage, positive publicity, and enhanced brand reputation.
Best In-House Publication Judging the best in-house publication involves evaluating its ability to inform, engage, and inspire its audience while effectively representing the organization's values, culture, and achievements.
Best Social Media Campaign (CSR Activity) Judging the best social media campaign for CSR activities involves assessing its impact in raising awareness, driving engagement, fostering community involvement, and creating tangible positive outcomes for social or environmental causes.
Best Stakeholder/Employee Engagement Judging the best stakeholder/employee engagement involves evaluating the effectiveness of initiatives in fostering meaningful communication, collaboration, and alignment of interests, resulting in increased satisfaction, loyalty, and productivity.
Best Cause Related Communication Campaign Judging the best cause-related communication campaign involves assessing its ability to authentically align a brand with a social or environmental cause, effectively conveying the message, inspiring action, and making a tangible positive impact on the cause itself.
Best Employee Engagement Judging the best employee engagement involves evaluating initiatives' effectiveness in promoting a culture of inclusion, collaboration, recognition, and professional development, resulting in enhanced morale, productivity, and retention.

Grand Prix Awards
Asian Good Company of the Year Judging the Asian Good Company of the Year involves assessing an organization's commitment to sustainable practices, social responsibility, innovation, and positive impact on communities, while also demonstrating strong financial performance and ethical leadership.
Overall Excellence in Social Responsibility Judging overall excellence in social responsibility entails evaluating an organization's comprehensive integration of ethical practices, sustainability initiatives, community engagement, and positive societal impact across its operations, supply chain, and corporate culture.
Best Eco Focused Organisation Judging the best eco-focused organization involves assessing its commitment to environmental sustainability through innovative practices, impactful initiatives, and measurable contributions to conservation, mitigation of climate change, and promotion of eco-friendly products or services.
Best CSR Event Judging the best CSR event involves evaluating its effectiveness in raising awareness, fostering community engagement, creating meaningful impact, and aligning with the organization's values and objectives.
Low budget CSR Campaign Judging the best low-budget CSR campaign involves evaluating its creativity, resourcefulness, impact, and ability to leverage limited resources to address social or environmental issues effectively.
Best ECO Product Award udging the Best Eco Product Award involves evaluating the product's environmental sustainability, innovation, functionality, and potential to drive positive change in consumer behavior towards more eco-friendly choices.

Individual Award Categories
Outstanding Individual Corporate Leadership Judging outstanding individual corporate leadership involves assessing a leader's vision, integrity, strategic decision-making, and tangible impact on organizational growth, innovation, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Outstanding Individual Community Hero Judging outstanding individual community heroes involves evaluating their selflessness, dedication, impact, and transformative contributions towards uplifting communities and promoting social welfare.

Recognizing Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives involves assessing the impact, sustainability, and alignment of the initiatives with the company's values and societal needs.

Impact and Effectiveness:
Evaluation of the tangible outcomes and positive changes resulting from the CSR initiatives, including social, environmental, and economic impacts.
Sustainability and Long-Term Commitment:
Assessment of the initiatives' sustainability efforts, considering their ability to address ongoing societal challenges and contribute to long-term positive change.
Alignment with Core Values and Mission:
Analysis of how well the CSR initiatives align with the company's core values, mission, and business objectives, ensuring authenticity and genuine commitment to social responsibility.
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:
Consideration of the level of engagement with stakeholders, including employees, customers, local communities, NGOs, government agencies, and other relevant partners, in planning, implementing, and evaluating CSR initiatives.
Innovation and Creativity:
Recognition of innovative approaches and creative solutions employed in addressing social and environmental issues, demonstrating leadership and willingness to go beyond traditional CSR practices.
Transparency and Accountability:
Evaluation of the company's transparency in reporting CSR activities, including clear communication of goals, progress, challenges, and outcomes, as well as accountability mechanisms for ensuring integrity and ethical conduct.
Community Impact and Empowerment:
Assessment of how the CSR initiatives positively impact local communities, enhance quality of life, promote social inclusion, and empower individuals and groups to thrive and succeed.
Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Practices:
Analysis of the company's efforts to minimize environmental footprint, promote sustainable practices, and contribute to conservation, biodiversity, and climate action through its CSR initiatives.
Employee Engagement and Volunteering:
Recognition of initiatives that engage employees in volunteering, community service, and CSR activities, fostering a culture of social responsibility, teamwork, and employee well-being within the organization.
Recognition and Awards:
Consideration of external recognition, certifications, awards, or accolades received by the company for its CSR initiatives, indicating industry-wide acknowledgment of excellence and best practices in corporate social responsibility.

Submission Process

Each campaign/activity may be submitted in one or multiple categories, with a processing fee required for each category entered.

For Organisation Awards:

Why you think you should win: Provide a 500-word write-up detailing your organization's achievements, innovations, Product or Service description (As required for relevant categories)

Time Period - Jan 2024 to the present date.

Upload relevant support materials on google drive such as images, presentations, etc, make it shared publicly and include the link in the nomination form. Links to YouTube videos (if available) can be included as supportives in the form.

For Individual and Team Awards:

Write up of not more than 700 words: Describe your innovative ideas, key achievements, awards received (if any) and campaigns/activities executed or created for your campaign/brand/client from Jan 2024 to the present date.

Upload relevant support materials on google drive such as images, presentations, etc, make it shared publicly and include the link in the nomination form.

Links to YouTube videos (if available) can be included as supportives in the form.

Jury Panel

The awards are judged by a diverse panel of industry experts, including marketing professionals, creative directors, and brand strategists from various countries. This ensures a comprehensive and fair evaluation of all submissions.

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Email

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