Fermanagh Herald: Business Awards (Social Enterprise of the Year Award)
Overview
The judges are looking for a social enterprise which makes an outstanding contribution to their local community in terms of social, economic or environmental improvements. A social enterprise which makes a difference, which inspires and motivates and whose work is both entrepreneurial and makes a fantastic contribution to the community.
The winner of this category will also receive a £1,000 grant towards its work.
Definition of a social enterprise: a business with primarily social objectives whose surpluses are principally reinvested for that purpose in the enterprise or in the community.
Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:
- Community impact
- Creativity
- Leadership and management
- Volunteerism
In 2016 the winner of this award was KIndertree Community Playgroup, with Fermanagh Community Transport, Roslea Enterprise Centre and Adult ADHD NI highly commended.