Culture and Community Excellence Award
Honors startups that integrate social responsibility and sustainability into their business models while delivering measurable benefits to people, communities, and the environment.
Guidelines
The accomplishment(s) must demonstrate the following criteria:
Note: Kindly submit the following requirements in essay form using the downloadable template below.
Management Achievements
Compose a brief essay highlighting significant achievements in management within your organization. Discuss key milestones, strategies, and their impact on the company's success and growth.
Community Innovation and Impact
Discuss your innovations and its impact on the community. Highlight contributions and positive outcomes.
Business Outlook
Compose and discuss future goals, strategies, and market positioning.
Criteria
Measurable positive social or environmental impact – 35%
Assesses the extent to which the startup delivers tangible benefits—such as improved livelihoods, reduced emissions, or enhanced community well-being.
Implementation of sustainable business practices – 25%
Examines operational choices, including energy efficiency, responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and policies that embed sustainability across the organization.
Partnerships with non-profits or community initiatives – 20%
Recognizes collaborations with NGOs, local groups, or social enterprises that extend the startup’s impact and credibility within communities.
Innovation in sustainability or social change – 20%
Rewards original solutions, products, or services that challenge the status quo and set new standards for positive environmental or social transformation.