Green Awards: New Category

The Green Awards Team calls on Charities and Social Enterprises to enter the 4th Annual Green Awards for Excellence In Communicating Sustainability.

Charities and social enterprises have long been pioneers in producing groundbreaking and engaging campaigns that raise awareness of environmental and social issues. To give these organisations and campaigns the recognition they deserve, the 2009 GREEN AWARDS is now calling for entries for the new Best Green Charity and Social Enterprise Campaign category.

“Innovative and engaging campaigns are fundamental for charities and social enterprises in recruiting new members, activating existing donors and influencing policy”, says Iain Patton, Partner of GREEN, producers and founders of the GREEN AWARDS “By introducing this new Award category, we want to help these organisations gain a competitive edge in a market that’s tough at the best of times.”

The GREEN AWARDS scheme recognises excellence in 16 categories from Best Green International Campaign open to global entrants to Best Green Campaigner for individuals and small groups championing sustainability.

The Best Green Charity/Social Enterprise award will reward campaigns that show innovation in media selection and the use of non-traditional marketing channels to reduce waste and maximise budgets. Campaigns will also be judged on their ability to influence the political and social agenda on climate change issues whether through lobbying government or consumer campaigns.

Previous winners from the charity sector include Sustrans, London 21 and the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition.

Closing date for entries is September 18th. A reduced entry fee applies to all charities and social enterprises. To enter, simply visit Green Awards to download an entry form.

Thanks to the Green Awards Team - 07/09/09

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