The deadline to submit entries for the 2024 Social Enterprise Northern Ireland Awards has been extended until midnight on Wednesday 31st July.
With 16 awards up for grabs, there are plenty of reasons to enter, see below:
• Recognise and reward your team
• Enhance your credibility
• Increase brand exposure and trust among your peer network
• PR & Marketing Opportunities
• Gain new business and boost sales
• Showcase the sector
The Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards, in partnership with Go Succeed highlight the talented individuals, teams and organisations who are making a real difference, changing lives, building inclusive communities, and making a positive impact in society, all while making a profit through their respective business.
Winners will be revealed at a gala award ceremony on Friday 8th November, compered by radio presenter and Social Enterprise Northern Ireland ambassador Cate Conway.
2024 Award Categories:
• Best New Start Up
• Best Use of Social Media
• Community Wealth Building
• Consumer Facing Social Enterprise
• Cooperative
• Council
• Credit Union – Assets up to £25 million
• Credit Union – Assets over £25 million
• Emerging Leader
• Leader of the Year
• Outstanding Team Award
• Product Based Social Enterprise (New)
• Rural Social Enterprise of the Year
• Social Enterprise of the Year – up to 500k turnover
• Social Enterprise of the Year – over 500k turnover
• Social Impact Award
• Social Value Partnership
• Young Person
PRIVATE & PUBLIC SECTOR CATEGORIES
Social Value Partnership Award
Council of the Year
Speaking about the extension announcement, Colin Jess, Chief Executive of Social Enterprise Northern Ireland said: “We are pleased to see so many local organisations submitting their online applications, highlighting significant business achievements, positive social impact and economic contributions all within the last 12 months. We have extended the deadline to give people more time to submit their application. We look forward to receiving yours before the deadline.”
Cathy Keenan, Go Succeed Programme Lead, said: “This year, Go Succeed is delighted to partner with SENI as the main sponsor of the Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards. Working to help social enterprises of all shapes and sizes, in every council area in Northern Ireland, to accelerate their growth journey, we see first-hand the incredible organisations that make up this vibrant sector.
We want to celebrate those achievements with you and with the extended deadline, there’s now even more time to make your submission, and let us do just that.”
To enter the 2024 Awards, visit https://socialenterpriseni.awardsplatform.com/
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