Social Impact Award

This award recognises a sponsorship or partnership that has made a significant positive impact on Irish society within the last 12 months. Whether in areas such as sustainability, diversity & inclusion, mental health, education, or community development, the judges will be looking for collaborations that demonstrate genuine purpose, tangible change, and alignment between sponsor and rights holder in delivering meaningful outcomes for people and communities. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; the judges will be looking for clear information backed up by evidence, photos, and supporting materials, that pays particular attention to the criteria listed below.

• Organisation Background: For both the Rights Holder and Sponsor, please outline when the organisations were established, sectors operated in, the number of employees and full sponsorship or CSR portfolios.
• Partnership Description: Please describe the initiative or sponsorship being submitted. How did it originate? What issue or community need does it address? Include the nature, level, and scale of the partnership.
• Objectives: What were the core objectives of this sponsorship? For example, tackling social inequality, supporting underrepresented groups, enhancing access to services or education, driving environmental change, etc.
• Execution: Detail how the objectives were implemented, including planning, resources, activation methods, and collaboration processes. Highlight creative approaches and any community involvement in shaping the programme.
• Innovation: Explain how this initiative pushed boundaries or introduced fresh thinking. What makes this partnership different from standard CSR or sponsorship efforts?
• Impact & Results: Outline the short- and long-term outcomes of the initiative. Include qualitative and quantitative evidence where available beneficiaries reached, lives improved, awareness raised, behavioural change, media coverage, etc.
• Testimonials: Where possible, include testimonials from key stakeholders, such as community leaders, participants, beneficiaries, as well as representatives from the rights holder and sponsor, reflecting on the value and legacy of the partnership.