In 2011, there are ten categories for these Awards. Two new categories were have been introduced this year: (1) Family Friendly Workplaces (2) Outstanding Opportunities for People with Disabilities.
Entrants may participate in more than one award category, but separate entries are required for each category. There will be one main award per category and one overall award for the Best CSR Programme. Winners will receive trophies, while other outstanding programmes will be given honourable mentions at the Awards Ceremony.
CATEGORIES
1. Education
This award recognises companies which have made serious efforts to improve the level of education and skills of the community at large.
2. Environment
Companies recognised for this award should demonstrate leadership and commitment to the improvement, preservation and protection of the environment. This would include
successful projects or programmes in areas such as energy effi ciency, climate change, waste reduction, green spaces, protecting mangrove/peat swamps, reforestation, protecting lakes, rivers, etc.
3. Culture & Heritage
Malaysia’s unique, diverse and vibrant national heritage is found in many different faces of the nation and expressed through customs, folklore, language and traditions. This category
recognises companies that support the preservation of Malaysia’s heritage.
4. Community and Social Welfare
This award recognises a company’s efforts to uplift and support the disadvantaged and marginalised members of the community – via, for example, the care of orphans and the destitute, providing work and study opportunities to the poor and illiterate, and supporting social enterprises that empower these groups to be more independent and self-reliant.
5. Best CSR Workplace Practices
This category recognises a company that has policies and programmes in place that reflect its respect and regard for its employees. This would include policies that promote diversity in the workplace, family friendly policies, regard for work life balance of employees, health and wellness, privacy, employee training, fostering lifelong learning etc.
6. Empowerment of Women
This award honours a company that has enabled women to enhance the quality of their lives by improving their economic and social conditions in their families and communities.
7. Small Company CSR
This award is for the small or medium-sized company that does not have the resources of a large company but nevertheless has successfully implemented CSR projects or programmes and shown that it is a socially responsible member of the community it serves. Small and medium-sized companies can be defined as companies that have between 5 – 150 employees, and annual sales turnover of between RM200,000 and RM25 million.
8. Special Award – Best Media Coverage
The award recognises the media companies that have provided impactful and insightful CSR coverage. This would include efforts to build awareness of and interest in CSR, as well as coverage of community development initiatives by other organisations. Media companies that have their own CSR projects should submit these under the relevant categories.
The two new award categories for 2011.
9. Family Friendly Workplaces
Today, employees’ lives are getting busier as we speak. Faced with the constant struggle to balance work responsibilities with personal commitments, they are looking to their workplace to provide support and practical solutions to their busy lives. Organisations who work with their employees to find and implement solutions to these issues will find that providing a workplace that fosters work-life balance is benefi cial to the bottom line of the organisation. This category recognises companies that have contributed significantly towards the development of policies and procedures that foster family friendly workplaces.
10. Outstanding Opportunities for People with Disabilities
This category recognises companies who have significantly contributed to employment opportunities for people with disabilities. It is anticipated that their example will inspire others and that this recognition will encourage employers to emphasise ability (rather than disability) as the important factor in employment, promotion and advancement within the company.
Best Overall CSR Programme
The panel of judges will select the most outstanding project from among the winners of the ten categories.
The Prime Minister’s CSR Awards, launched by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development in 2007, aims to recognise companies that have made a difference to the communities in which they operate through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes. Download the Official Entry Form.