The SERAS CSR Awards Africa 2021 Calls for Entries

By Mary Nnah

The organisers of Africa’s foremost, gold-standard Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability awards, The SERAS CSR Awards Africa have announced the call for entry for the 2021 edition of the awards.

The awards, which have grown in popularity across Africa, have become the signature award ceremony that annually celebrates the roles organisations across Africa play in ensuring that the continent meets the sustainable development goals target of the United Nations.

The 2021 edition marks a milestone in history as the awards attain the 15th year. In line with this, the organisers have announced some new awards categories.

Vice-chairperson of the local organising committee and executive director of TruCSR Nigeria, Mrs. Mary Ephraim-Egbas, said, “This is a significant year for Africa and us as well when it comes to CSR and sustainability.

“When The SERAS began, it took us many toils to convey why it was important for organisations to invest in CSR, sustainability, and communities across Africa.

“Adoption may have been painstakingly slow, but today we are happy that this awards platform has helped accentuate the importance of excellence and provide the guardrails that have helped sustainability grow into a veritable industry in Africa.

“To mark the anniversary, we are introducing five new award categories and informing the public that because the sustainability industry is nearly two decades old, we shall also be inaugurating the Africa Sustainability Hall of Fame, beginning with the announcement of four Lifetime Achievement award winners from the four regions of the continent.

“We are also putting together a show-piece ceremony that celebrates impact, excellence, and professionals who power the industry.”

The SERAS theme for 2021 is- ‘Driving Sustainability Through Circularity: Localising the SDGs for Greater Impact.’ The new award categories include -Circular Economy, Environmental Stewardship, Financial Inclusion, and Rural Population Integration 27 Awards categories would be up for grabs.

Entries for the 2021 edition close on June 30. Participating organisations can register at www.theseras.com while the award ceremony will be held on December 4, 2021.