3S Awards 2016 Call for Applications
Apply to win the 2016 GSC 3S Awards and be recognized at the United Nations as trailblazers in the field of sustainable and socially responsible sourcing
3S Awards 2016 now accepting applications and nominations!
Awards that Empower:
The 2016 GSC 3S Awards is the global benchmark for excellence in sustainable and socially responsible practices in global sourcing and supply. The 3S Awards is an international awards program intended to:
- Showcase projects that bring sustainable and socially responsible sourcing principles into daily practices
- Recognize the exceptional achievements in the global sourcing marketplace of businesses that adhere to the highest standards of ethical, sustainable and socially responsible business practices
- Provide a working template for the global sourcing sector on the processes and outcomes that sustainable social enterprises require and must deliver.
- Empower these global SMEs social enterprises by providing business resources, investment advising and global recognition to further grow and scale up their impact.
The winners help translate the aspirational goals of the UN’s 17 SDGs into “SMART” action items – Simple, Measureable, Attainable, Realistic and Tangible
Who should Apply:
Global businesses who have worked tirelessly to innovate, improve and implement 3S practices that bring about social and economic benefits in tandem.
The GSC 3S Awards is focused specifically on the small to mid-sized (SMEs) global social entrepreneurs and businesses.
These SMEs are led by social entrepreneurs with social impact built into the fabric of their profit driven business strategies. We aim to inspire, recognize and empower these global SMEs social enterprises by providing business resources, investment advising and global recognition for their efforts. These SMEs form a pipeline of business opportunities for buyers and is the foundation for a sustainable future.
Top 6 reasons to Apply:
1.All applicants receive tremendous FREE global visibility to thought leaders, industry influencers and key decision makers. Applicants are promoted to the global sourcing community via mailings and social media campaign, interviews promoted on You Tube, and during conferences, industry events and trade shows.
2.Free participation for all winners and applicants at the United Nations Awards Ceremony will provide outstanding networking opportunities to UN global leaders, business, academia and other entities, dedicated to responsible sustainable global development.
3.It is the premier award in the industry that recognizes excellence in the global sourcing sector.
4.Applicants gain prestige, recognition and credibility as outstanding business models amongst industry peers for their sustainability and socially responsible sourcing practices and programs.
5.Nominees and winners are a source of inspiration to leading global companies to further better their global sourcing practices.
6.Winners attend a 4 day Executive Leadership Training and Development “Bootcamp”. The goal of the Boot Camp is to equip the most ambitious and most forward-looking teams in hands-on skills and networking opportunities, which will enable them to take the winning programs to the next level and scale-up their impact in enterprises and local communities.
