Justmeans Honors Winners at the 2012 Social Innovation Awards
(3BL Media) Northampton, MA - April 26, 2012 - For the last 20 years, the Ceres conference has brought together hundreds of visionary business and thought leaders, policy makers, investors, and nonprofits ambassadors gather to discuss the current and state and future goals of sustainable business at the Ceres conference. This year, Justmeans was proud to promote social innovation as well through the 2012 Social Innovation Awards.
The Justmeans Social Innovation Awards exist to honor the global leaders from the business and nonprofit sectors that are tackling global issues through social innovation. Since the Social Innovation Awards launched in early 2009, they have recognized companies that have implemented groundbreaking strategies and programs that drive social and environmental responsibility and innovation. This year marked one of the most diverse years ever as applications came from over 17 countries on five continents and ranged in organizational size from the small startup nonprofit to the Fortune 100 company.
Within this competitive application pool and through a two-stage evaluation process, judges narrowed the applicants down to 29 finalists. Justmeans founder and Chair of 3BL Media Martin Smith announced the winners at the 2012 Social Innovation Awards Ceremony:
Best Social Investment Strategy
Winner: Vestergaard Frandsen
Best Employee Engagement Strategy
Winner: Santander Brasil
Best Use of New Media
Winner: Stonyfield
Best Online Report
Winner: Nestlé Waters North America
Best Integrated Report
Winner: SAP
Best Stakeholder Engagement
Winner: SAP
Best Product Design
Winner: Be Green Packaging, LLC
Best Incorporation of Ethical Sourcing/Certification
Winner: H.J. Heinz Company
Most Strategic Use of Philanthropic Funds
Winner: Hewlett-Packard
Best Sustainability Performance
Winner: Novo Nordisk
Said Smith of the Awards, “This year was absolutely one of the most exciting the Social Innovation Awards has been a part of. As social innovation continues to grow its stronghold within the business and nonprofit community, it is fascinating to watch how different organizations are embracing it within their respective strategies. I look forward to seeing what changes in next year’s competition.”
Video interviews with the winners and photos from the event will be available on Justmeans, 3BL Media, and the Social Innovation Awards website soon.
For more information on the Social Innovation Awards, please click here or visit www.socialinnovationawards.com. You can also connect with Justmeans on Facebook or Twitter.
Contact:
Henry Frechette
Justmeans Social Innovation Awards Coordinator
henry@justmeans.com
866.508.0993 x189
