CSR Awards

Invitation to Participate in the CSR and Sustainability Video Contest

Join us as we celebrate the 3rd annual CSR Awards at CESRA, recognizing and rewarding excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). We acknowledge the pivotal role of CSR in fostering sustainability, social, and economic development.

In line with our commitment, CESRA introduces this video contest, offering a platform for our members to showcase impactful initiatives within the communities they serve. Our goal extends beyond highlighting corporate achievements; CESRA aims to catalyze transformative change in the private sector’s approach to CSR, fostering collaboration with all stakeholders.

Overview of the Video Contest

CESRA has initiated a contest encouraging members to submit entries showcasing specific CSR projects or multiple entries covering various aspects of their CSR activities.

The contest aims to provide a platform for recognizing and celebrating members’ efforts in creating profound positive impacts on individuals, society, and the environment through their CSR programs, presenting a festival of short documentary films highlighting brands pushing the boundaries of CSR excellence in the workplace, with entries limited to 1-2 minutes, including closing credits.

Criteria of Entry

Quality of production and clarity of the message

  • Strength of proposals, solutions, and their replicability

Your Short Documentary Must:

  • Present a challenge in your city of operations (e.g., transportation, education, refugees, health, climate change)
  • Showcase solutions or ideas for new initiatives addressing these issues, potentially aligning with UN SDGs
  • Include English subtitles and adhere to a 1-2 minute duration

Application Process:

  1. Step 1: Fill in the contest entry form to express your interest.
  2. Step 2: Nominate your CSR Ambassador – voluntary employees passionate about CSR.
  3. Step 3: Record a 1-2 minute maximum video documentary on your CSR topic.
  4. Step 4: Send the completed edited video to our email. (Info@csr-world.org)
  5. Step 5: Add the free accreditation Details here
  6. Step 6: Pay CSR Awards Entry fee – $500
  7. Step 7: Once uploaded, receive a confirmation email with further instructions from the CESRA Awards committee.

Winners Receive:

  • Plaque for CSR Champion Awards (Gold, Silver, Bronze trophies for the top three in each category)
  • Seal of CSR Excellence (CSR Accredited Company) for display on your website and other documents
  • Certificate of Excellence: Accreditation Certificate for 1 year
  • Overall CSR Ambassador receives a $200 cash reward and the title of Miss Corporate Kenya

Eligibility: All large, medium, and small-scale organizations and their units are eligible to participate in the CSR Awards contest.

Judging Criteria: A panel of corporate, agency, and academic executives, along with CESRA staff, will evaluate entries based on creativity, innovation, planning, implementation, outcomes, stakeholder involvement, and overall community benefit.

Awards Application Timeline: Application period – Deadline every December. Winners announced after online voting concludes.

Video Requirements:

  • Recommended size: 1280 by 720 pixels
  • Minimum width: 600 pixels
  • Supported aspect ratios: 16:9 (horizontal), 9:16 (full portrait), 2:3 (vertical), 4:5 (vertical), square (1:1)
  • Recommended specs: H.264 compression, square pixels, fixed frame rate, progressive scan, stereo AAC audio compression at 128kbps+
  • Duration: 1 to 2 minutes
  • Format: MP4 format

Are you ready to participate? Complete the CSR Contest Entry Form and be part of this impactful initiative.

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