What makes you proud of your business? Enter the Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland today

• The Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland are open for entries
• Ten categories available in 2021
• The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Friday 29 April 2022

If your business goes above and beyond to make a difference to society or to the environment, it’s time to be rewarded and recognised for your responsible business commitments and actions. Enter the 2022 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland before the submission deadline, 5pm on Friday 29 April 2022.

In an ever-changing world, businesses that hold true to their values are ones that truly make a difference to their people, the planet and to the communities that surround them. The Awards, organised by the responsible business network, Business in the Community, is keen to see entries from businesses large and small, and from every sector.

It is announced today that Henry Brothers, NI Responsible Company of the Year 2021, has confirmed that its key sponsorship for the Awards for a three-year period.

The Awards, taking place in partnership with JP Corry, and in association with Ulster Business and U105, recognise and celebrate firms in Northern Ireland that are taking practical action to address pressing social and environmental issues.



The 10 Award categories range in theme, from diversity and wellbeing in the workplace, to recognising those who are working for the benefit of the community, through to companies who develop products that inspire sustainable lifestyles. Which of these categories will you go for this year?

• NI Responsible Company of the Year, sponsored by Henry Brothers
• Diversity and Inclusion Award, sponsored by Ulster University
• Education Partnership Award, sponsored by Allen & Overy
• Climate Action Award, sponsored by Heron Bros 
• Fair Chance for All Award, sponsored by Belfast Harbour
• Investing in Your Community Award, sponsored by Arthur Cox
• Responsible Digital Innovation Award, sponsored by Allstate NI
• Responsible Product / Service Award, sponsored by Translink
• Wellbeing at Work Award
• One-to-Watch Award

Kieran Harding, Managing Director, Business in the Community says: “Business is needed more than ever to step up and make a difference. Northern Ireland firms should be proud of all they have achieved during the challenges of the past two years through the pandemic and now as we face more uncertain times on the global scene.

“It is vital that companies support their people, keep the environment and sustainability at the top of their agenda and really deepen their engagement with communities. I encourage entries from the full spectrum of businesses, large and small, and look forward to recognising these achievements at our gala event later this year.”

“The Awards shine a light on organisations leading the way in responsible business and are a fabulous opportunity to inspire others to take action. As winner of the 2021 NI Responsible Company of the Year Award, Henry Brothers are delighted to demonstrate our leadership in the responsible business agenda by becoming the key sponsor for the awards over the next three years.” Ian Henry, CR Director, Henry Brothers – 2021 NI Responsible Company of the Year and 2022 Key Sponsor.

Entering the Awards is free, and they are even easier to enter this year as the application process has moved online. Enter now at www/bitcni.org.uk/awards.