15th Annual Powered by EF Awards Call for Nominations Each year, Powered by EF brings together more than 200 leaders in the corporate citizenship community to celebrate successes of the past year. This year, we will honor four companies and individuals for their impactful work in corporate responsibility, and we invite you to submit award nominations to recognize quality community programming offered around the world. The 15th Annual Powered by EF Reception and Awards will be held on November 12, 2014 at the Hotel Sofitel in Redwood City, CA. This year’s award categories are as follows: -
Company of the Year: Given to a company that, through its activities and partnerships during the previous calendar year, clearly demonstrates its commitment to CSR programs as part of its core business values.
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CEO of the Year: Given to a CEO that demonstrates superior commitment to philanthropy, from his/ her personal commitment to charity to demonstration of leadership in his/ her company’s corporate responsibility programs.
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Practitioner of the Year: Given to an individual who provides a gold standard example for his/ her efforts in corporate philanthropy and/or corporate responsibility. This is a prestigious award that gives the CSR community the chance to recognize and celebrate the work of a leading colleague, peer, or client in the field of corporate responsibility.
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Partnership of the Year: Given to a company that has established a strong and multifaceted community partnership with a U.S. or international NGO and continues to develop and deepen the partnership for increasing societal impact.
Guidelines -
A company and/or its employees may be nominated for up to two (2) awards. Nominations can be made by the company itself, peer companies, or partner organizations. Nominees are not limited by geography or industry. Nominations should be submitted in word or PDF via email.
Process
Step 1 – Submit the completed nomination form to
[email protected] by Friday, August 1, 2014. Please be sure to number and copy each of the nomination questions above your response. Step 2 – Award Notification: Nominators will be notified of honoree selections by September 1, 2014. If your nominee is selected, portions of your written application may be read to the audience at the Powered by EF Reception, published in the event program and used in other community publications. Additionally, honorees may be asked to participate in the creation of a short video highlighting their award winning program or initiative. Step 3 – Award Presentation: Honorees must attend and will be publicly recognized at the 2014 Powered by EF Reception on November 12, 2014 in Redwood City, CA. Honorees will receive the award onstage, with the CEO of the Year making formal acceptance remarks.
Contact For questions about the nomination process, please contact: Julie Hopper Manager, Corporate Responsibility Silicon Valley Community Foundation 650.450.5538
[email protected]
Nomination Checklist Before submitting your nominations for the 15th Annual Powered by EF Awards, please ensure you have completed the following items: ☐I have completed the appropriate nomination form(s) in full (incomplete nominations will not be considered) ☐I have attached 3 - 5 photos showcasing this company’s efforts in the community for event publicity purposes (in JPEG format) ☐I have attached a copy of the nominee company’s logo (in JPEG format) ☐I have attached the nominee’s head shot (in JPEG format) – CEO and Practitioner of the Year nominations only ☐I have attached the NGO partner’s logo (in JPEG format) – Partnership of the Year nominations only
Company of the Year Award Nomination Form
Given to a company that, through its activities and partnerships during the previous calendar year, clearly demonstrates its commitment to CSR as part of its core business values. Company Information: Company Name Company Type (Public/Private) Company Founding Year Company Contact Name Company Contact Title Company Contact Phone Company Contact Email Submitted by (if different than Company Contact): Name Company Phone Email Nomination Questions 1. Cash funding the company donated in the most recent fiscal year ($USD): ____________ 2. In-kind donations from the company in the most recent fiscal year ($USD): ____________ 3. Which of the following programs does the company currently offer (please check all that apply): ☐Board Placement ☐Cause Marketing ☐Company Organized Volunteerism Opportunities ☐Dollars for Doers ☐Employee-Led Grant Requests
☐Matching Gifts ☐Product Donation ☐Social Entrepreneurism/Products for Good ☐Volunteer Time Off ☐Other (please explain) 4. Please provide an overview of the nominee's CSR program. (150 – 300 words) 5. Please describe how the nominee’s CSR programming demonstrates a commitment to corporate responsibility and provides an example of best practice for the field? (250 - 500 words) 6. Please share a story of how the nominee achieved positive societal impact through its CSR work in the company’s most recent fiscal year. (250 – 500 words) 7. What differentiates this company’s CSR programs from others? (150 - 300 words)
CEO of the Year Award Nomination Form Given to a CEO that demonstrates superior commitment to philanthropy, from his/her personal commitment to charity to demonstration of leadership in his/her company’s corporate responsibility programs. Company Information: Company Name Company Type (Public/Private) Company Founding Year Company Contact Name Company Contact Title Company Contact Phone Company Contact Email Nominee Information: CEO Name Founding CEO (Yes/No) Years as CEO Submitted by (if different than Company Contact): Name Company Phone Email Nomination Questions 1. Using one word, how would you describe this CEO’s leadership in philanthropy and/or corporate responsibility? (1 word) 2. Please describe this CEO’s personal dedication to philanthropy, including volunteerism efforts, board memberships, event leadership, support of social entrepreneurism, etc. (250 – 500 words) 3. Please provide an example of how this CEO has used his/her position to further the company’s CSR work during his/her time at the company? (250 – 500 words)
Practitioner of the Year Award Nomination Form Given to an individual who provides a gold standard example for his/her efforts in corporate philanthropy and/or corporate responsibility. This is a prestigious award that gives the CSR community the chance to recognize and celebrate the work of a leading colleague, peer, or client in the field of corporate responsibility. Nominee Information: Nominee Name Nominee Title Nominee Email Nominee Phone Years in CSR Current Company Information: Company Name Company Type (Public/Private) Company Founding Year Company Contact Name Company Contact Title Company Contact Phone Company Contact Email Nomination Questions 1. Describe the nominee’s impact on the field in CSR. Please include specific examples of leadership, advocacy and innovation in the field throughout his/her career. (250 – 500 words) 2. Please describe his/her personal dedication to philanthropy, including volunteerism efforts, board memberships, event leadership, etc. (250 – 500 words) 3. Please provide a short statement of support for the nominee. (1 – 3 sentences)
Partnership of the Year Award Nomination Form Given to a company that has maintained a strong community partnership with a U.S. or International NGO for a period of three years or longer and continues to develop and deepen the partnership for increasing societal impact. Company Information: Company Name Company Type (Public/Private) Company Founding Year Company Contact Name Company Contact Title Company Contact Phone Company Contact Email Partner Information: NGO Name NGO Contact Name NGO Contact Title NGO Contact Email NGO Contact Phone Nomination Questions 1. Please provide a short description of this partnership (1 – 3 sentences). 2. How has this company supported the NGO throughout the course of partnership? ☐Cash Donations ☐Product Donations ☐Board Placement ☐Matching Gifts ☐Group Volunteerism ☐Other (please explain) 3. How has this partnership positively impacted the nonprofit partner and its target community(s)? Please provide statistics, where available. (300 – 500 words)
4. How has this partnership positively impacted the company’s employees, customers and/or stakeholders? Please include specific examples. (250 – 500 words) 5. How does this partnership serve as an example for the field? Please include specific examples. (250 – 500 words)
