Scottish Social Enterprise Awards 2016 Application Extension

Posted on July 8, 2016

Social Enterprise Scotland have extended their application deadline for the Scottish Social Enterprise Awards 2016 to Monday 18^th July.

As this event is Scotland’s annual awards for innovation and success in social enterprise, Social Enterprise Scotland is calling on all Scottish social enterprises to step up and demonstrate how they are improving Scotland’s economy and helping people. Scottish social enterprises can also gain recognition for their many achievements.

The awards, co-ordinated by Social Enterprise UK, recognise the contributions of social enterprises from across the UK.

Scottish social enterprises can be nominated for the following categories:
Category 1: Social Enterprise of the Year (Scotland)
Category 2: One to Watch (Scotland)
Category 3: Prove It: Social Impact (Scotland)
Category 4: ‘Buy Social’ – Market Builder (Scotland)
Category 10: Inspiring Youth Enterprise (Scotland)
Category 11: Social Enterprise Champion (Scotland)

The Scottish winners of the Social Enterprise of the Year and One to Watch categories will automatically be shortlisted for the UK-wide awards.

To apply or nominate, or for further information, please visit the Social Enterprise Scotland website.

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