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2019 Social Imapct AwardsBritCham is pleased to support 2019 China Social Impact Awards (The Awards) organised by The British Chamber of Commerce in China (The British Chamber), in partnership with the United Nations. The Awards celebrate the positive impact companies and organisations of all industries and sizes have had on society and the environment in China.From 26 August 2019, companies and organisations can enter into seven categories including: Environmental Impact; Empowerment of Women; Poverty Alleviation; Equality in Education; Employee Engagement; Community and Culture; and Universal Healthcare. Applications close on 25 September 2019. The 2019 China Social Impact Awards build on the success of awards held two years ago in Beijing and collectively strive to raise awareness of the importance of the role companies and organisations have in achieving a better and more sustainable future for all in China and beyond. This year¡¯s awards expand to include companies of all nationalities operating in China. The British Chamber is honoured to have Nicholas Rosellini, Resident Coordinator in China at the United Nations, serve as Patron of the Awards.
A fair, diverse and impartial judicial process is at the heart of the 2019 China Social Impact Awards. The judging process is audited by a third party to ensure clarity, transparency and integrity. Each award category will have an independent panel of five judges who have expertise social impact. The winners will be selected through a two-stage process. Finalists will be announced prior to the unveiling of the winners during a gala dinner on 7th November 2019 at China World Hotel in Beijing. The 2019 China Social Impact Awards are organised by the British Chamber of Commerce in China. The event is proudly supported by United Nations, UN Global Compact, Syntao - Sustainability Solutions, American Chamber of Commerce in China, EU SME Centre, China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, China - Australia Chamber of Commerce, The British Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, The British Chamber of Commerce in Guangzhou and The British Chamber of Commerce Southwest China. Applications for the 2019 China Social Impact Awards are now open and submissions close on Wednesday 25 September 2019. To apply and / or for more details please visit www.socialimpactawards.cn. For more information please contact Rachel Tsang, Marketing and Communications Associate, at: rachel.tsang@britishchamber.cn |
