Two weeks to go for entries for CSR Awards

For the second year in a row, companies that have taken innovative and socially impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives will be recognised by The Daily Star and CSR Window to encourage financing in social projects that have sustainable impacts on society.

Companies will be able to submit their innovative and world-class socially responsible practices until September 30, the organisers said.

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This year, the theme has been set as "CSR Awards in Bangladesh: A Better Tomorrow™ CSR" in order to create dialogues for future development and sustainability solutions. The recognition will be given in seven categories to honour the firms for their contribution to society, according to a statement.

Under the initiative, organisers will honour businesses with the "Best CSR in Education Program Award" for projects designed specifically towards large-scale literacy and education programmes for children or adults with sustainable and long-term prospects.

Corporates will get the "Best CSR in Healthcare Award" for successfully implementing initiatives in improving the infrastructure or mechanisms of healthcare solutions in Bangladesh.

The "Best CSR in Environmental Impact Award" will be given to corporates that have integrated environmental projects and initiatives into their sustainable development strategy and delivered outcomes to fight climate change.

Firms will be getting the "Best CSR in Community Engagement Award" for making a positive change in the living standard of communities in distress or facing socio-economic crisis.

Companies will also receive accolades for their contribution to disaster response while the "Best CSR in Disaster Response Award" will be given for developing localised strategies to tackle natural disasters and make a positive impact on public health and safety.

The organisers will recognise corporates with the "Best CSR in Financial Inclusion Award" for initiatives or education programmes that have a positive effect on poverty alleviation through personal finance, entrepreneurship or financial literacy.

Meanwhile, young changemakers below 40 years of age will be honoured with the "Young Humanitarian of the Year Award".

In addition, young changemakers who have delivered inspiring and meaningful transformations in improving lives or have displayed exceptional leadership skills in positively influencing communities towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals will get the recognition.

Organisers invited all corporates from the public and private sectors in Bangladesh to submit their CSR projects as nominations for the CSR Awards.

Each company can enter as many submissions under multiple categories. Entry details and submission forms are available at csrawardsbd.com, according to the statement.

This year, the CSR Awards will be given at a gala event in Dhaka on November 26.