Open Call: The Third Cycle of The Arabia CSR Awards is Now Open

The Arabia CSR Network is pleased to announce:

Third Cycle of the Arabia CSR Awards has been officially launched on 13 May 2010

The Arabia CSR Awards calls on all organizations with operations in the Arab world to submit their CSR best practices, and offers them a platform for recognition of their leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility.
The Arabia CSR Awards enjoy the support of the UN Global Compact, giving Award winners international recognition The application process is now open and the deadline for submissions is 26 August 2010 17.00 UAE time

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Helpful tips on submitting a winning Arabia CSR Awards application:

•  Start early! Make time to prepare and check your submission

•  Read the Awards requirements thoroughly

• Create a submission team

• Brainstorm the questions with the rest of the team

•  Prepare an action plan/task list with assigned responsibilities and deadlines

•  Ensure that your responses are clear and specific

• Provide factual information with evidence to back your claims

•  Don’t be afraid to elaborate on points you feel are important

• Don’t assume that the judges know your business

• Help us to help you: try to include  the relevant sections ONLY of supplementary documents

•  There are no right or wrong answers with regards to CSR explanations

•  Have your proposal reviewed by a trusted colleague or external team member before submission