EMBARGOED UNTIL Friday, 1 November 2019 Digital DNA calls for companies to enter the 2020 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland • The Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland open for entries • Eleven categories available • Closing Date: Friday 28 February 2020, 5:00 pm Digital DNA is calling for responsible businesses to enter the 2020 Responsible Business Awards in Northern, run by Business in the Community. Digital DNA’s Chief Executive, Simon Baillie says: “We are specifically encouraging companies to enter the Responsible Digital Innovation category – for an organisation that best uses innovative, digital solutions to tackle environmental and social challenges through a project or initiative.” Applications can be made online at www.bitcni.org.uk/awards . Entries will close on Friday 28 February 2020 at 5:00 pm, and the winners will be revealed at a glittering gala dinner at the ICC Belfast on Thursday 28 May 2020. This is the fifteenth year of these awards, which are run by Business in the Community, and taking place in partnership with JP Corry and SPAR and in
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EMBARGOED UNTIL Friday, 1 November 2019
Digital DNA calls for companies to enter the 2020 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland
• The Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland open for entries
• Eleven categories available
• Closing Date: Friday 28 February 2020, 5:00 pm
Digital DNA is calling for responsible businesses to enter the 2020 Responsible Business Awards in
Northern, run by Business in the Community.
Digital DNA’s Chief Executive, Simon Baillie says: “We are specifically encouraging companies to enter the
Responsible Digital Innovation category – for an organisation that best uses innovative, digital solutions to
tackle environmental and social challenges through a project or initiative.”
Applications can be made online at www.bitcni.org.uk/awards . Entries will close on Friday 28 February
2020 at 5:00 pm, and the winners will be revealed at a glittering gala dinner at the ICC Belfast on
Thursday 28 May 2020.
This is the fifteenth year of these awards, which are run by Business in the Community, and taking place in
partnership with JP Corry and SPAR and in association with Ulster Business and U105. They seek to
recognise and celebrate firms in Northern Ireland that are making a difference by taking practical action to
address pressing social and environmental issues. They are FREE to enter and open to firms here of all
sizes and from all sectors. There are eleven categories up for grabs in 2020:
NI Responsible Company of the Year, sponsored by Danske Bank Age @ Work Champion, in partnership with Age NI Diversity and Inclusion Award, sponsored by Belfast Harbour Education Partner Award, sponsored by Allen & Overy Employability and Jobs Award, sponsored by George Best Belfast City Airport Environmental Leadership Award, sponsored by Heron Bros Investing in Your Community Award, sponsored by Arthur Cox Responsible Digital Innovation Award, in partnership with Digital DNA One-to-Watch Award, sponsored by Ciena Responsible Product / Service Award, sponsored by Translink Wellbeing at Work Award, sponsored by Larne Port
Business in the Community NI Managing Director, Kieran Harding, said: “The Responsible Business
Awards recognise and reward firms in Northern Ireland that at embracing the journey to build better
workforces, create a sustainable economy and healthy communities.
“The awards are FREE to enter and I’d encourage every business, no matter how big or small, to have a
look at the range of categories and get your entries ready. If organisation is acting as a force for good, we
want to hear from you.”
To help companies to create the best possible entries, Business in the Community is running a Showcase
& Share Breakfast at Allstate NI on Monday 11 November 2019 from 8:30 – 10:30 am where those
who’d like to enter can gain an insight, tips and advice on how best to put together their applications.
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CAPTION: Calling for entries for the 2020 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland’s Responsible Digital Innovation category are Event and Media Partners: Peter McVerry, U105; Paddy Doody, SPAR; Peter Colligan, JP Corry; and John Mulgrew Ulster Business with (centre) Simon Baillie from category partner, Digital DNA and Kieran Harding, Business in the Community
The Awards are now open for entries, closing on Friday 28 February 2020, with the celebration Gala Dinner taking place at ICC Belfast on Thursday 28 May 2020. www.bitcni.org.uk/awards
CAPTION: Calling for entries for the 2020 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland’s Responsible Digital Innovation category are Simon Baillie from category partner, Digital DNA and Kieran Harding, Business in the Community
The Awards are now open for entries, closing on Friday 28 February 2020, with the celebration Gala Dinner taking place at ICC Belfast on Thursday 28 May 2020. www.bitcni.org.uk/awards
CAPTION: Calling for entries for the 2020 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland’s Responsible Digital Innovation category are Simon Baillie from category partner, Digital DNA and Kieran Harding, Business in the Community
The Awards are now open for entries, closing on Friday 28 February 2020, with the celebration Gala Dinner taking place at ICC Belfast on Thursday 28 May 2020. www.bitcni.org.uk/awards
