Recognising Outstanding Partnerships

CHALLENGE EVENT OF THE YEAR

For a staff team from a business that took part in a successful fundraising challenge to benefit a UK charity.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

For a company that has adopted policies that have resulted in a significant increase in charitable donations or activities by its workforce.

MARKETING PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR

For a marketing initiative between a business and a charity that has helped to promote the charity’s work, or helped to raise funds. Initiatives might include cause-related, affinity and experiential marketing partnerships.

PROJECT OF THE YEAR

For a scheme or initiative, either in the UK or overseas, that has successfully worked with a UK charity to help its beneficiaries. Examples of projects could include employment, work experience and training schemes for beneficiaries as well as overseas aid projects.

BEST DIGITAL INNOVATION

For an organisation that has used a digital innovation to evolve its service delivery.

CHARITY PARTNERSHIP - AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORT

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the automotive sector and a UK charity.

CHARITY PARTNERSHIP - BANKS & FINANCIAL SERVICES

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the banking and financial sectors and a UK charity.

CHARITY PARTNERSHIP - CONSUMER GOODS/FOOD & BEVERAGE

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the consumer goods or food and beverage sectors and a UK charity.

CHARITY PARTNERSHIP - FASHION & RETAIL

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the fashion, clothing or retail sectors and a UK charity. Includes companies within the footwear and accessories sectors.

CHARITY PARTNERSHIP - LEGAL

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the legal sector and a UK charity.

CHARITY PARTNERSHIP - MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the media and entertainment sectors and a UK charity. Includes companies within the digital services sector.

CHARITY PARTNERSHIP - PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the property and construction sectors, including architectural practices and structural engineering firms, and a UK charity.

CHARITY PARTNERSHIP - SPORT, TRAVEL AND LEISURE

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the sport, travel and leisure sectors and a UK charity.

CHARITY PARTNERSHIP - TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the utilities and services sectors and a UK charity.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

For a business that has provided vital support to a charitable project in a specific locality.

CONSORTIUM AWARD

For an outstanding partnership between one or more companies and one or more UK charities.

CORPORATE FOUNDATION AWARD

For a corporate philanthropic foundation that has provided outstanding support to the charity sector.

LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP

Long-Term Partnership: Awarded to an outstanding ongoing partnership between a company and a UK charity that began more than 10 years ago.

MID-TERM PARTNERSHIP

Mid-Term Partnership: Awarded to an outstanding ongoing partnership between a company and a UK charity that began between 4-9 years ago.

SHORT-TERM PARTNERSHIP

Awarded to an outstanding partnership between a company and a UK charity that has lasted, or will last, less than 3 years.

BEST EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROJECT

Awarded to a partnership that worked together to deliver an exceptional response to an emergency or crisis in the charity’s cause area.

BEST RESPONSE TO THE COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS (NEW - free to enter)

For a project run by a business with a UK charity initiated in response to the cost-of-living crisis. Examples might include the provision of funds or other direct support or help in areas such as helping people to manage their budgets. 

CSR TEAM OF THE YEAR

For a corporate social responsibility team (or a team that has a similar function) that has successfully increased the charitable or socially responsible activities of the business.

OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE

For an individual in a company who has made an exceptional contribution to charity with the support of his or her employer.