Invitation to Participate in the CSR and Sustainability Video Contest
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
- 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:
- Step 1: Fill in the contest entry form to express your interest.
- Step 2: Nominate your CSR Ambassador – voluntary employees passionate about CSR.
- Step 3: Record a 1-2 minute maximum video documentary on your CSR topic.
- Step 4: Send the completed edited video to our email. (Info@csr-world.org)
- Step 5: Add the free accreditation Details here
- Step 6: Pay CSR Awards Entry fee – $500
- 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.