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LEGACY
THE LEGACY 7TH EDITION
For the seventh year running, the Sustainability & Social Investment Awards is recognizing the most outstanding sustainability, CSR and ESG initiatives in the Country and beyond as well as the best teams and individuals who brought them to life.
Our mission is to give our finalists and winners the recognition, learning, and networking opportunities they deserve, all in a responsible, equitable, and transparent manner.
The SSI Awards™ is a testament to the importance of placing sustainability and ESG at the forefront of organizational efforts. With this in mind, we aim to raise the bar for those who make sustainability, CSR and ESG a core goal.
The SSI Awards recognizes organizations that prioritize sustainability, CSR and ESG, fostering learning, sharing, networking, and valuable relationships – and ultimately recognizing those who deserve these accolades the most.
The awards entry process and scoring are designed with fairness and impartiality in mind, to recognize your achievements in sustainability and ESG – regardless of the size of your organization.
This year all nominees for the categories listed below will gather for a virtual or in-person presentation. Nominees will be given the opportunity to defend why their projects should be the winning project in a virtual or in-person presentation before our panel of judges.
Categories: Project of the Year; Team of the Year; SSI Company/Foundation of the year
HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
We are also happy to announce that this year companies who have won any of the award categories for 3 consecutive times within the past 6 editions will be inducted into the SSI HALL OF FAME. All companies inducted will not be eligible to compete for the inducted category(s) until after a year of their induction.
Join us for a thought-provoking display of globally leading sustainability practices and innovation. Discover the future of the sustainability and ESG agenda.
With over 20 categories to choose from, there is a chance for everyone to participate in the awards and be recognized for their efforts.
No matter where you're from or what industry you're in, professionals committed to sustainability share the same goal – to grow, innovate, and become the best in class for their customers, employees, and stakeholders.
For this year's awards, we have developed a set of categories that reflect the latest trends and practices in sustainability, CSR and ESG. Go through each category carefully and choose the one(s) that will best represent your initiative.
We've divided the categories for 2023 into four sections:
Business Sustainability Initiatives: Celebrating companies that have integrated sustainability into the core operations of their business.
Environmental Sustainability Initiatives: Recognizing the environmental sustainability initiatives that are transforming companies, communities and country for the better.
CSR Excellence: - Celebrating companies that go the extra miles to serve their local communities.
People in Sustainability: Honoring the individuals and teams that are shaping the future of sustainability, CSR and ESG in the country.
Submit your entries
Submit all the details of your initiative through our online entry form on the Awards websit Entries selected by our shortlisting panel will go on to be scored by the awards judges. Book the awards key dates in your calendar so you don't miss the entry deadline.
Get shortlisted
After you submit the entry form, you should wait for the finalist’s announcement. If you've been shortlisted, you should start preparing for the live in-person or online presentation at the Awards Finals!
Present your initiative
Prior to the day of the Awards nominees will be allocated a 10-minute presentation slot for each of the projects you entered for the ultimate PROJECT OF THE YEAR categories. In your 10-minute slot, you'll have 6minutes to present your initiatives and 4minutes to answer questions from the judging panel.
WHY ENTER
The Sustainability & Social Investment Awards have become a benchmark in the country as the ultimate accolade recognizing and honoring entities that go above and beyond in their commitment to sustainability, responsible business practices, and impactful social investments.
With Endorsements and support from various government ministries and international agencies, winners of the SSI Awards gain significant recognition and visibility within their industries and beyond, this recognition enhances their reputation as leaders in sustainability and ESG, attracting potential investors, customers, and partners who align with their values.
Following on an amazing edition in 2022, this year's SSI Awards offers:
- The fairest, most transparent awards you can be proud of winning
- Unique conference-style and peer-to-peer learning opportunities
- Amazing networking opportunities
- Judges' feedback for all finalists
- Exclusive presentations of projects in September 2023
Nominations Open
9th June, 2023.
Close of Nominations
EXTENDED TO 15th October, 2023.
Award Ceremony
Awards dinner will be held on the 17th of November 2023 at Kempinski Hotel, Gold Coast City, Accra.
Awarding Board Member
Mr. Jonathan Amoako-Baah (Former Ceo of GRIDCo)
Awarding Board Member
Prof. Wayne Dunn (Founder & President, CSR Training Institute)
Awarding Board Member
HRH. Dr. Mrs. Diana Heymann Adu (Former Dean, GIJ)
PAST EVENTS IN PICTURES
Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Sustainability and CSR since 2017.