ARISE
The AriSE Awards is an inaugural event to recognise the best of Malaysian-based Social Enterprises (SEs).
The Awards is a platform to honour these impact-driven organisations who are leading the way in their business model and practices, innovation, and social or environmental impact. It also showcases notable and high achieving SEs serving as inspirations for Malaysians, as well as for others to follow.
The AriSE Awards is also in line with efforts to transform Malaysia into an entrepreneurial nation under the National Entrepreneurship Policy 2030 (DKN 2030).
11th January 2020
More details coming soon!
AWARDS
FUNDRAISER
SHOWCASE
MAIN AWARDS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Open to social enterprises that have been operating for more than 2 years in the :
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Locally rooted
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Trading for the benefit of the local community
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Accountable to the local community
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Making Community Impact
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Criteria :
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Excellent vision and strategic direction.
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Clear leadership and management of the organisation.
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Transformative impact on a place and community.
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Show sustainability in terms of profit and growth.
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Good brand awareness and communication outputs.
ENVIRONMENT
Open to social enterprises that have been operating for more than 2 years in the green, clean and environmental sectors that can demonstrate excellence in the following criteria :
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Criteria :
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Excellent vision and strategic direction.
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Clear leadership and management of the organisation.
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A high degree of customer satisfaction.
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A clear evidenced environmental impact.
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Show sustainability in terms of profit and growth.
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Good brand awareness and communication outputs.
INCOME AND PRODUCTIVITY OPPORTUNITY
Open to social enterprises that have been operating for more than 2 years in the educational, training, employment and service-based , sectors that can demonstrate excellence in the following criteria :
Criteria :
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Excellent vision and strategic direction.
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Clear leadership and management of the organisation.
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A high degree of customer satisfaction.
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A clear evidenced social, economical and community impact.
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Show sustainability in terms of profit and growth.
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Good brand awareness and communication outputs.
EQUALITY AND EMPOWERMENT
Award that recognizes social enterprises that have impacted magrinalized groups who meet the following criteria:
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Criteria :
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Excellent vision and strategic direction.
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Have displayed tangible impact on the target beneficiary.
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Shows sustainability in terms of profit and growth.
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Transformative impact on a place and community.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR
This award is open to a social enterprise that has been operating for more than 2 years that can evidence the criteria below but that has also demonstrated and promoted social enterprise beyond the sector.
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Criteria:
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Excellent vision and strategic direction.
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Clear leadership and management of the organisation.
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A high degree of customer satisfaction.
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A clearly evidenced social, environmental and community impact.
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Show sustainability in terms of profit and growth.
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Good brand awareness and communication outputs.
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Evidence of creativity and innovation.
ECOSYSTEM BUILDER AWARDS
(COMING SOON)
MENTOR OF THE YEAR
For individuals who has gone above and beyond to assist and facilitate the growth of social enterprises by means of mentorship. *candidates are nominated and voted by participating social enterprises
CORPORATE INITIATIVE AWARD
For corporations or businesses who have assisted in the growth of the social enterprise ecosystem by providing funding and retail opportunities to social enterprises as well as championing sustainable practices within their organisation.
CAPACITY BUILDER AWARD
For organisations who have assisted in the growth of the ecosystem by helping social enterprises in terms of refining their business models, overall capacity development as well as connecting them to potential funders and growth opportunities.
TIMELINE
October
AriSE Awards Applications Period
November
AriSE Awards 2019 Closing Date
December
Application Screening and Shortlisting
January
AriSE Awards