The entry deadline for the 2023 Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards has been extended to midnight on Sunday 6th August, to allow entrants additional time to complete their submissions. Organised by Social Enterprise Northern Ireland, the prestigious awards recognise the remarkable individuals, teams and organisations that contribute to the success
and innovation of the social enterprise sector. With an expanded range of categories, participants have the opportunity to highlight their excellence, resilience, and positive social impact.
With 14 categories to enter, including Social Enterprise of the Year, Emerging Leader, Outstanding Team and Best Cross Sector Collaboration, entrants are encouraged to highlight their achievements and advancements over the past year in their applications.
Entry is free and open to all social enterprises operating within Northern Ireland.
2023 Award Categories:
Best New Start Up
Best Use of Social Media
Community Wealth Building (NEW)
Consumer Facing Social Enterprise
Credit Union
Cooperative
Rural Social Enterprise
Social Impact Award
Social Enterprise of the Year
Outstanding Team
Young Person
Emerging Leader
Leader
Best Cross Sector Collaboration (NEW)
Information on eligibility criteria and categories can found on the online awards portal. Entrants can save and edit their entry to add any final changes to their submissions before the deadline of midnight on Sunday 6th August. The judging process will commence in early September, with an independent panel of experts assessing the written entries.
Colin Jess, Chief Executive of Social Enterprise Northern Ireland, said: “Thank you to everyone who has submitted an entry. The sector has a wealth of talented people who deserve recognition for their outstanding contribution and work in Northern Ireland. By extending the deadline, we want to ensure everyone has the chance to showcase their work.” The new headline sponsor of the 2023 awards, Faithful + Gould added: “We are thrilled to be headline sponsor of the NI Social Enterprise Awards 2023. We are passionate about supporting the social enterprise sector in Northern Ireland and at every opportunity promote the amazing work and positive social value delivered by social organisations locally and regionally.
“At Faithful+Gould, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of our business, we are eager to drive forward innovation and quality working partnerships within this sector. This award partnership strengthens our commitment to join forces to support integration of social enterprises into local and regional supply chains.” Winners will be revealed on Friday 27th October at a gala ceremony in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast hosted by BBC radio presenter and Social Enterprise NI ambassador Cate Conway. This highly anticipated event attracted 600+ people last
year and guests can expect another action packed evening, filled with inspiration and excitement.
To apply for the 2023 awards, visit https://socialenterpriseni.awardsplatform.com/.