Diversity Awards

The Nordic Chamber of Commerce is launching an Annual Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Project to give recognition to organizations operating in the Czech market for their initiatives with positive impact on society.

Who is eligible to apply:

Any company operating in the Czech market is eligible to apply. Size of the company plays no role. The company has not taken any illegal actions, is not involved in insolvency proceedings or liquidation.

Eligible company has completed a project (or is in the process of implementation) supporting equality, diversity, equal opportunities and inclusion within the described set of values.

THE PROJECT criteria:

• Has (or is foreseen to have) a positive impact within the company, for the local community(ies), groups, or society in general.
• Has a potential to be disseminated and/or scaled up to multiply the impact.
• We welcome projects from companies of all sizes and industries. Whether you are working on a diversity recruitment program, implementing inclusive workplace policies, developing educational initiatives, or driving company cultural change within your organization, we encourage you to submit your project for consideration. Projects focused on working with the communities outside the company or raising public awareness or performing activities with/for various target groups of society, are welcomed as well.
• The project can be a co-creation with local NGO, school, local community, non-formal group.

SUBMISSION criteria:

Deadline latest September 15, 2023.

Each company can submit only one project.

SELECTION

Submitted projects will be evaluated by the jury consisting of 4 ambassadors, 2 experts, 2 Board members and 1 General partner according to the following 3 criteria. Each member of the jury can distribute 100 points maximum. Three winners reaching the highest number of points will be selected.

Positive impact

Scalability

Innovation

EVALUATION

After a thorough evaluation process, 3 nominees will be selected.

The announcement of winners will take place during the award ceremony that is planned for October 26, 2023. The winners will receive recognition for their outstanding contributions through 1 minute video and may be presented with trophies, certificates, or other prizes to honour their achievements.

PUBLICITY

The Nordic Chamber will actively promote the competition and the Awards Ceremony through various media channels , including press releases, social media, newsletters, videos, and the Chamber's official website. This publicity aims to raise awareness about the importance of diversity and inclusion and inspire others to take action.