rb awards 2016 overview
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Responsible Business Awards 2016
www.bitc.org.uk/awards
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The most prestigious and respected awards championing
responsible business in the UK and abroad.
The Awards…
• identify and celebrate businesses that are transforming their
communities and in turn their businesses to create a fairer society and
a more sustainable future;
• are open to all businesses going above and beyond the requirements
of the business- from SMEs to multi-nationals, and all sectors;
• are rigorously assessed by business and other industry experts;
• celebrate success at a regional and national level.
The Responsible Business Awards
“These are hugely important awards in raising awareness about the
extraordinary amount of work business does every day”.
HRH The Prince of Wales
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• 300 pieces of national, regional and trade press reaching a potential
audience of 8.7 million people and advertising value of £432,000.
• 4,000 people attended the Responsible Business Galas across the UK.
• #BITCawards trended at number one, collectively reached 2.8
million Twitter accounts on the night of the Annual Gala with 8.2 million
twitter impressions.
• Over 200 senior business peers assessed the entries in exam-like
conditions.
• 60 CEO/Board Level peers committed a day to select an Award Winner.
• Over 300 bespoke, industry expert feedback provided.
Highlights of the Awards 2015
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Use the independent endorsement brand to communicate to all
stakeholders.
Why enter
A highly respected endorsement mark,
the Awards Planter, will let you show off
your Awards success. Featuring
the royal feathers of HRH The Prince of
Wales, it's guaranteed to grab the
attention of customers, suppliers,
colleagues and competitors.
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Leverage the free profiling provided by BITC
Why enter
We spread your inspirational stories far
and wide, through national, regional and
industry press, nationally trending social
media campaigns, and tailored
engagement in public affairs, events,
partnerships and Responsible Business
Week.
And your story will be shared with
bitc.org.uk’s audience of more than
250,000 users.
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Celebrate in style
Why enter
Be one of the 4,000+ responsible
business leaders who enjoy our high-
profile Gala events, held across the
country. An amazing opportunity to
celebrate with your employees and
clients, show off your achievements and
network with businesses, communities,
government and the media.
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Enable future growth of your responsible business activities
Why enter
The Awards process encourages an
internal evaluation of the impact of your
activities, with expert advice from BITC in
effectively measuring and demonstrating
impact.
You will also receive free, bespoke,
industry-expert feedback on your entry,
helping you strengthen your organisation’s
responsible business activities.
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And…
Why enter
• Free to enter
• Compare your achievements in and across your sector
• Open to all businesses of any size, scale and sector
• Keep your Award achievement for up to three years with the
reaccreditation process
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Why do businesses rate the Responsible Business Awards?
What previous entrants think…
I think I speak for everyone in our
business when I say we are
overwhelmed with this year’s
results and the success we’ve
enjoyed.
WDH
We really appreciate the
feedback it's very helpful to hear
this information and will mean
that we can further improve upon
our application next time.
Pollinate Energy
We were delighted to have been
a finalist and this feedback is
very helpful indeed.
JTI
For us, trying to champion
sustainability and responsible
business, these Awards are an
absolutely essential tool.
East of England Co-operative Being able to bring my MD
with me helped him to
understand why I’m so
passionate about our
responsible business strategy.
Heathrow Express
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1. Open to entries – 2 November 2015- 12 February 2016 (midnight)
• Choose category, download application form and guidance document
• Speak to BITC colleague for specific guidance.
• Attend a free Award Workshop.
2. Assessment of all entries – 7-9 March 2016
3. Results revealed to applicants via email – w/c 11 April 2016
• Including feedback, communications pack and brief to Finalists
4. Judging days for the Finalists – 10- 12 May 2016
• Finalist companies present to the panel of judges in London
5. Celebrating the results
• The Shortlist announced – w/c 18 April during Responsible Business Week
• The Finalists announced – early June with FT supplement
• Responsible Business Gala series – June, across UK
• Award Winners revealed – 11 July at the Annual Responsible Business Gala
The Awards Process – Key dates
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• Free Award Workshops across the UKThese half day workshops provide an overview of our awards, what makes a
good entry and top tips from a previous award winner. To book your place
please go to www.bitc.org.uk/awardworkshops.
• www.bitc.org.uk/awardsDetails on why and how to enter, FAQs, category criteria, and access to the
application form and supporting guidance document (from 2 Nov).
• Helpline For any questions about the awards you can also contact the Awards team at
[email protected] or 0207 566 8668.
BITC support
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Awards Team
Kerry Perkins, Head of [email protected], 0207 566 8732
Anna Konova, Awards [email protected], 0207 566 8732
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