Entry Process
The 24 categories selected for 2016 are set to reward a wider scope of projects across the UK as well as internationally. Entries are now OPEN and will close on 12th March 2016.
If your organisation plans to enter, but your application is not ready yet, you can either register your interest now by emailing us at: [email protected] or you can complete the first stage of the application process so we are able to update you with any important information through our Award entry platform.
If you’d like to follow us on Twitter too (@NationalCSR) and send us your Twitter handle on the email along with a link to your project, we’ll give you a little ‘plug’ too!
Our final choice of categories will be set depending on the interest we receive, so when you are registering your interest, if possible, please include a short description of your project, the category of interest and the size of business.
Download the Terms & Conditions
Categories
A full list of initial categories and descriptions can be found on the 2016 Categories page. To download the criteria and weighting percentages, register here.
Entry fees
£295 + VAT for Large & Medium Business
£195 + VAT for Public & 3rd Sector
£150 + VAT for Small Businesses (<50 employees)
FREE for Community Heroes Nomination Award
All organisations shortlisted will receive one full day and evening ticket to the event worth £225 (max 2 per organisation if shortlisted for multiple awards) plus priority booking on additional places.
CSR Conference and Award Ceremony
All shortlisted organisations are expected to be represented by at least 2 members of team (one free place is reserved). The shortlist will be announced LIVE on Twitter from the Judging Room on 12th April and, as places are limited, we encourage you to book as soon as possible. This event WILL sell-out quickly after the shortlist is announced.
To accompany the evening Award Ceremony, we will be running a full day CSR Conference, in the fabulous auditorium at the Crystal, which will focus on trending and current issues within Sustainability and CSR; each session will be delivered by a high-profile panel of experts. The Conference will include refreshments, buffet lunch and admission to the ‘Future of Cities’ exhibition. Agenda and speaker line-up to follow. Places can now be reserved by emailing: [email protected]
The Crystal is situated in Royal Victoria Docks, a 2 min. walk from Royal Victoria DLR (25 mins from Waterloo and 15 min from Stratford). It is also 5 minutes from London City Airport. The Jubilee Line and the Thames Clipper also stops at East Greenwich (the O2), where you can pick up the Emirates Air Line Cable Car, giving you an aerial view of The Crystal as you arrive.
Attendance Fees
Day Conference only: £175 + VAT (concessional tickets available on application)
Award Ceremony Tickets (includes Conference): £225 + VAT
Hotel Partner
We have teamed up with Edwardian Group London to offer you discounted rates for accommodation at the Radisson Blu New Providence, just 2 stops on the DLR from The Crystal.
Radisson are offering a £199 (incl VAT) per room per night including breakfast (based on 2 people sharing) for the nights of Wed 11th and/or Thurs 12th May.
To book, email the General Manager, Gavin Saunders [email protected] stating your company name and reference: National CSR.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We have a unique approach to our sponsors and partners; ensuring they maximise their opportunities and become active participants in the awards programme in return for supporting the National CSR Awards.
If your organisation is interested in participating in the 2016 awards, we have the following opportunities:
- Headline Sponsors
- Award Category Sponsors
- Seminar Programme Sponsor
- Event Advertising Opportunities
Download the 2016 Sponsorship Invitation or email: [email protected]
Key Dates
- 28 January 2016 – 1st Participants Event Meeting at The Crystal with Tour
- 7 March 2016 – 2nd Participants Event Meeting at The Crystal with Tour
- 12 March 2016 – Entry Deadline
- 12 April 2016 – Judging Day at The Crystal
- 12 May 2016 – Awards Ceremony and Seminar Programme
Calling Event Managers!
At both of the ‘Participant Event Meetings’ on 28 January and 7 March, we will be inviting Event Managers, Executive PAs and Office Managers for an exclusive guided tour of this award winning event space. For more information, email: [email protected]