DSC Social Change Award winners announced

The four winners of the 3rd annual Social Change Awards were announced at a ceremony which took place on Thursday 26 November 2009

December 2009

The four winners of the 3rd annual Social Change Awards were announced at a ceremony which took place on Thursday 26 November 2009 in London, to celebrate the passionate individuals and effective organisations committed to making a positive impact on society.

The winners of the public vote in each of the four categories are:
• Everyday Impact Award Winner - Safe@Last
• Influencer Award Winner - YoungMinds Very Important Kids (VIK)
• Investing in Social Change Award Winner - Diversity Hub
• Public Body Award Winner - Papworth Trust

Each winner and runner-up received a unique piece of art by cartoonist Grizelda, depicting their organisation and its work. Read more and view the unique prizes.

 

September 2009

The Social Change Awards are for all those working to achieve a positive change in society - individuals, charities, community groups, companies, public bodies.

You don't have to be a charity to apply... whether you're applying as an individual, an informal group, a company, a public body OR a charity, if you're passionate about social change then there's a category for you.

The nomination process is simple, visit Social Change Awards Online, download and complete the nomination form and submit it. You can nominate yourself (or your own organisation) or recommend others for nomination.

For more information about the awards and the nomination process, click here.

Once nominations close, our judging panel will select three shortlist nominees that will be presented to the public to vote for in October.

There are four awards categories that can be entered. Each category was created to focus on a specific area of achievement. Please note that the Nominations of Others closes 18 September and the Nominations of Yourself closes 25 September.

Everyday Impact Award For individuals, small local companies or community groups who have a clear vision for change. They engage and involve others to bring about concrete results that can be seen and felt on a daily basis.
Influencer Award For individuals or organisations that really know which buttons to press to make things happen - from campaigning for a change in law to bringing together different groups to achieve what might have seemed impossible.
Investing in Social Change Award For not-for-profit organisations, commercial companies or individual donors that have really thought hard about how they invest time, skills or money to achieve social change. By assessing need, bringing others on board, and using their resources effectively, they bring about a real difference.
Public Body Award This is for public bodies that have worked effectively with their community to achieve shared social change objectives. For example it could be awarded to a parish council, a local authority, a leisure centre or a central government department.

Once the nomination has been submitted to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , you will receive a confirmation email. If you have nominated somone else, the awards committee will confirm the receipt of your email and chase down the nomination. Please remember that the nomination for others closes on 18 September and the nominations for yourself or your organisation closes on 25 September. The short list process will take place in October and those who make the final public vote will be notified.

If you or your organisation makes the final vote, you will receive an invitation to the Social Change Awards Ceremony on Thursday 26 November. Winners of each category will receive a personalised drawing from Grizelda to proudly display. The winners will also be announced in DSC's E-news,sent to 45,000 voluntary sector peers and posted on the main Social Change Awards web site.

This year's awards are proudly sponsored by Charity Bank. Charity Bank is a bank and a charity. It uses its depositors' funds solely to provide loan finance and support to charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. For further information visit www.charitybank.org or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you have any specific questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or call us at 08450 77 77 07.

What are you waiting for? Get nominating today!