The IDRA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Excellence Award nomination period is now open. The award celebrates and honors the company that has demonstrated exceptional dedication to positively impacting society through its innovative and impactful CSR projects related to water sustainability.
The CSR Excellence Award aims to recognize the power of businesses in driving positive change beyond their core operations. By honoring a company’s exceptional CSR efforts, this award encourages the integration of social responsibility into corporate practices and inspires others to undertake impactful projects that contribute to the well-being of society.
Criteria:
This award acknowledges a company that excels in the following areas:
- Social Impact: Showcasing a CSR project that has made a significant difference in water sustainability in the lives of individuals or communities.
- Sustainability: Demonstrating a commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices within the CSR initiative.
- Innovation: Implementing creative and novel approaches to address water sustainability.
Presentation:
The award will be presented at the Gala dinner awards ceremony during the IDRA World Congress 2024 in Abu Dhabi, graciously hosted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, to recognize the recipient as a leader in sustainable water management practices. This accolade serves as both a commendation of achievements and an inspiration for other companies to follow suit, contributing to the global movement towards water positivity.
IDRA is honored to spotlight companies that go above and beyond in their commitment to creating a better world through exemplary Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. This award reflects the belief that businesses can be powerful agents of positive change and contribute significantly to water sustainability and the well-being of communities and society.
Nomination Process:
Nominations are exclusively open to active IDRA members. It’s important to note that IDRA membership is not a prerequisite for the entity being nominated. To submit your nominations, kindly forward the required information to awards@idrawater.org on or before the deadline of August 31, 2024.
To facilitate the nomination process, kindly provide the following essential details:
- Nominee Information
- Specify the award category for the nomination
- Provide the nomination rationale
Nomination Rationale:
- A comprehensive description (800 words min.) outlining how the nominee exemplifies the three criteria areas of the award.
- Please include relevant references to support the nomination.
- Please send the nomination to awards@idrawater.org by 31 August 2024.
Transparent Oversight Panel for IDRA Awards:
The IDRA is commitment to transparency, integrity, and excellence is safeguarding our awards program. Our discerning Panel of Judges, is carefully assembled to represent the corporate, academic, and public utility sectors. This esteemed panel plays a crucial role in maintaining a transparent and credible review and ranking process for the prestigious IDRA Awards.
Key Responsibilities:
Clear Evaluation Criteria:
Establishing and adhering to clear and comprehensive evaluation criteria, ensuring a standardized and transparent assessment process.
Documentation and Accountability:
Maintaining thorough documentation of the review and ranking process and decisions to ensure accountability and transparency at every stage.
Open Communication:
Facilitating open communication channels within the panel to discuss and address any queries or concerns related to the nominations and judging process.
