A Better Tomorrow CSR Summit & Awards

Call for entries are open for A Better Tomorrow CSR Summit & Awards, organised by The Daily Star and CSR Window. This annual nationwide initiative aims to create dialogues for future development and sustainability solutions, and recognise corporates for their innovative and world-class corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, social projects and programmes implemented for sustainable impacts in the society. 

The initiative will feature CSR dialogues and webinars, which will bring together corporate heads, central and local government representatives and root-level development leaders, said a press release.

Dialogues will cover issues faced by marginalised communities across all eight divisions of Bangladesh, and changes that need to be put in place. CSR dialogues will be held every week leading up to the main CSR Summit & Awards gala event, scheduled to be held at the nation's capital on September 25, the UN Global Day of Action.

The main event will feature the biggest names in corporate and development sectors in a series of four engaging webinars on pressing issues, and a grand CSR award ceremony to honour the most impactful CSR programmes in support of Bangladesh's Sustainable Development Goals.

The dialogues, webinars and gala event will be broadcasted live on The Daily Star's and CSR Window's social media platforms to enhance reach and enable local community representatives to voice their concerns to the panels.

All corporates operating in Bangladesh -- public and private -- are welcome to submit their CSR projects as nominations for the awards. There is no entry fee, and each company may enter as many submissions under multiple categories as per their desire. The deadline for submissions is September 10. Entry details and submission forms are available at csrawardsbd.com.

Juries featuring seven locally distinguished judges from a variety of disciplines will determine finalists and award winners for all seven categories. Winners will be announced and honoured through the gala event, conditions permitting.

The awards will recognise achievements across every facet of social responsibilities. Award categories include best CSR in education programme, healthcare, environmental impact, community engagement, Covid-19 response, financial inclusion, andyoung humanitarian of the year.