The Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards will award The Best Not for Profit Organisation of the Year Award to an organisation, in operation for at least 12 months based in the Mid-West Region, that demonstrates significant positive impact on the community it serves. This can be in a variety of areas such as social, economic, environmental or cultural impacts.
Judges will be looking at:
Social Impact: Positive impacts on relevant stakeholders, with evidence of sustainable benefits. For instance, evidence of how the organisation’s activities have improved lives, created opportunities, or enhanced community well-being.
Compelling Need: Evidence that the organisation is meeting compelling needs in the community it serves. Have critical issues or gaps in services been identified and is this organisation effectively addressing these needs. Is there evidence such as community assessments, surveys, or testimonials to illustrate the necessity and impact of the work.
Future Development and governance: Evidence that there is potential for future development, growth and sustainability and that the organisation demonstrates excellence in governance - including specific reference to compliance with the guidelines and standards set by the Charities Regulator of Ireland (if a charity).
Engagement & Collaboration: Evidence of engagement with the community and stakeholders at all levels and evidence of strong and mutually beneficial collaborations.
Sustainability & Development: There has been significant measures taken to ensure sustainability (both economic and environmental) and continued development despite challenges.
Innovation & Adaptability: The organisation has demonstrated that they have embraced innovation and adapted services to meet challenges, demonstrating creativity and flexibility in approach.
Eligibility
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Best Not for Profit Organisation Award, nominees must have been in operation for a minimum of 12 months, based in the Limerick Region. Though it is a highly diverse sector, the organisations generally share the following features:
Organised: distinguished from informal or ad hoc, purely social or familial groupings by having an institutional presence or structure.
Non-profit distributing: do not return profits to a set of managers or owners.
Independent: not a state agency/organisation (however funding from state aid or local government and other supports (including positions on boards) is acceptable).
Voluntary: containing some element of voluntary or unpaid participation.
Self-governing: in control of their own affairs; and
Contributing to the public good: their activity aimed, at least in part, at contributing to the public good.
Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to the guidelines and standards set by the Charities Regulator of Ireland (if applicable).