Clare Business Excellence Awards 2026
Business for Social Impact Award
Sponsored by EssilorLuxottica
Entry Criteria
Business for Social Impact Award recognises a business making a meaningful contribution to their local or broader communities beyond their core commercial activities. This award celebrates businesses that show leadership, generosity, and sustained community involvement.
What are the adjudicators looking for:
- Active participation in local events, initiatives, or partnerships
- Creation of a bespoke event
- Volunteering programmes or staff engagement in community service
- Operating with integrity, fairness, and transparency
- Working with schools, nonprofits, or other businesses for broader community impact
- Playing a leadership role in local initiatives or crisis response (e.g., during natural disasters or economic downturns)
- Supporting underrepresented /vulnerable or marginalised groups within the community
The judges’ decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into before or after judging.
Please note that the judges are aware of the commercial sensitivity of information provided and all submitted material will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Once a company is announced as finalist, it cannot withdraw from the competition.
Guidelines for Submission & Deadline
You should aim to type no more than 2500 words in total. You may attach up to three pieces of supplementary evidence, such as photographs to your submission.
Entry is free.
Application to be received on or before September 04, 2026
