Deadline: 7 July 2019
Nominations are now open for 2019 UK Social Enterprise Awards to recognise businesses that give back, enrich communities and make a contribution to society, as well as those who lead them the social entrepreneurs who use their business acumen to make a real difference, tackling social and environmental problems both in Britain and abroad.
The Awards, hosted by Social Enterprise UK recognise the achievements of social enterprises and supporters in 14 different categories, including Social Enterprise of the Year, Women’s Champion, ‘Buy Social’ Market builder and the One to Watch.
The event is the biggest celebration of social enterprise in the sector and a truly inspiring and entertaining evening. The Awards grow in size and reputation each year and the shortlisted organisations are an insight into the amazing work being done in the UK social enterprise sector. This year it will be held at London’s Guildhall on 4 December.
Award Categories
- UK Social Enterprise
- One to Watch
- Prove It: Social Impact
- ’Buy Social’ – Market Builder
- Social Investment Deal of the Year
- Health & Social Care Social Enterprise
- Consumer Facing Social Enterprise
- Education, Training & Jobs Social Enterprise
- Environmental Social Enterprise
- Tech for Good: Technology Social Enterprise
- Women in Social Enterprise
- International Impact
- Transformative Community Business
- Employment Engagement
Eligibility Criteria
- The UK based business that defines itself as a social enterprise using the following criteria can apply:
- The business has a clear social or environmental mission that is set out in its governing documents.
- Is an independent business and earn more than half of their income through trading.
- Are controlled or owned in the interests of the social mission.
- It invests or give away at least half their profits or surpluses towards their social purpose.
- It is transparent about how it operates and the impact it has.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: United Kingdom
For more information, please visit https://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/uk-social-enterprise-awards-2019