CSR Youth Awards 2020

Call for Nominations Pilipinas Rotaract MDIO and Rotary International Zone 10A invite Rotaractors in the country to submit nominations to the Citizenship, Sustainability and Social Responsibility (CSR) Youth Awards which aims to recognize outstanding STUDENTS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS who have initiated projects that demonstrate good citizenship, environmental sustainability or personal social responsibility.

Eligibility Requirements 1. 18-39 years old 2. Of good moral charater/ no derogatory record 3. At least two (2) years track record of volunteerism or implementing projects related to good citizenship, environmental sustainability or personal social responsibility 4. Must be able to showcase in the application one (1) project the nominee has initiated and managed which highlights good citizenship, environmental sustainability or personal social responsibility (supported by documentary evidences of outcome and impact to beneficiaries/communities)

Award Categories

1. CITIZENSHIP - Involves general volunteerism, involvement in public policy and activities, working with public service projects, interventions for indigenous people, persons with disabilities, senior citizens and other vulnerable social sectors, promotion of heritage, arts and culture

2. SUSTAINABILITY - Involvement in biodiversity, climate change, carbon footprint, alternative energy and fuels, organic farming, recycling, conservation and environmental education projects

3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - Involvement in corporate social responsibility projects that highlight integration of CSR into the business operating model including participation of the company's stakeholders in the CSR project

Requirements A. Online Application Form

B. Supporting Documents

Please ready the following REQUIREMENTS as these will be attached in the online form:

1. 2 x 2 Formal Colored Photo (graduation photo / professional photo)

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Certificate of Enrollment (for students), Certificate of Employment (for employees), or Papers citing proof of business ownership or incorporation (for entrepreneurs)

4. Two recommendation Letters from a mentor, professor, church or civic leader who can tell about your passion for the project to be showcased and its results to its beneficiaries

5. CSR Project Portfolio (Includes photos / documents / writeups etc. that best showcase your chosen project. Kindly add to your portfolio all assessment / evaluation reports to your projects and/or financial reports as applicable. You may include links to relevant websites, social media, and other online presence. Please upload in a consolidated PDF file)

6. Signed Privacy Notice and Consent Form

7. Three (3) minute video answering the question: "Why do I deserve to win the CSR Youth Award?" (No specific style required for the video)

8. Certificate of Membership signed by your Rotaract Club President

Note: Incomplete submission of requirements may not be considered.

Timeline

• August 31, 2020 - Deadline of submission of requirements to the Pilipinas Rotaract MDIO

• September 1-7, 2020 - Pilipinas Rotaract MDIO and Rotary International Zone 10A Screening

• September 8, 2020 - Endorsement of Rotaract Semi-Finalists to the CSR Youth Awards 2020 Screening Committee

• September 30, 2020 - CSR Youth Awards 2020 Virtual Awards Ceremony

Opportunities for the Awardees

• Special trophy designed by a renowned Filipino sculptor

• Opportunity to be mentored by experts in social development

• Potential speaking engagements and media coverages that can expand awareness of the winner's advocacy and project

• Possibilities of getting more supporters and partners for the project

• Invitation to local and international trainings/conferences organized or supported by Benito and Catalina Yap Foundation

Submit nomination and let us show that Rotaractors are indeed #PeopleOfAction.