Five ways to win the Contribution to the Community Award

Not only does any successful business have to focus on its day-to-day operations and internal goings on, but it also has to focus on its impact on the surrounding community. 

Businesses have a responsibility to contribute to the surrounding area, whether that be through implementing sustainable practices, running community building initiatives or simply being a role model to other companies in the area. 

At the Hampshire Business Awards 2024, we’ll be presenting one worthy winner with the Contribution to the Community Award. 

Sponsored by Associated British Ports, this award will be presented to the nominee that has best demonstrated outstanding social responsibility by giving back to the community through various initiatives. 

But with every organisation in Hampshire vying to better its community impact, how can you ensure that you’ve got the best possible chance of taking home the trophy? Here are five things to focus on: 

Taking innovative approaches 

When the region is so full of community focused initiatives from businesses of all kinds, it can be hard to stick out as a leader in this category. Our independent judges are looking for one special nominee whose approach to contributing to the community is unique and innovative in every sense of the word. 

Involving your employees 

Though community building initiatives are born at the top of your business, it’s absolutely vital that your employees are engaged in the process. Fostering a culture of social responsibility among your employees will be instrumental in taking home this trophy. 

Planning for the future 

While the effectiveness of your initiatives will be the main focus for our independent judges, what truly makes your nomination stand out will be the longevity of your plans. While short term improvement is great, long-term dedication to the community is what we’re on the hunt for. 

Measuring your successes 

Spare no detail when filling in your nomination form – no matter how great your work has been, it’ll all be undermined if you don’t include it! Spill the facts and figures, tell us every factor of your initiatives that have gone into making your contributions to the community better than any other. 

Providing uplifting evidence 

There’s always space at the end of the nomination form for you to add in any pictorial evidence or testimonies that can back up your claim to being the best-of-the-best. We recommend including anything that will help you stand out as a deserving winner at the Hampshire Business Awards 2024. 

So, do you think you’ve got what it takes to be crowned a winner at this year’s black-tie gala event? 

We’re all geared up to once more bring together Hampshire’s top talent for an unmissable night of networking and awards – and we want you to be there. 

Head over to the event page now and enter for the chance to get involved with Hampshire’s leading business event. Entering the awards online is quick, easy and absolutely free. 

Thank you again to Associated British Ports for sponsoring this award. 

For more information, click here. 

For any enquiries, contact the events team.