Companies that support local communities, promote employee volunteering, and invest in education, health, diversity, and environmental protection were honored during the Final Gala of the 29th round of the “Benefactor of the Year” Competition. The ceremony took place on June 9 at the Teatr Polski in Warsaw.
For 29 years, the “Benefactor of the Year” competition has been promoting companies that treat social responsibility as an integral part of their operations. During this time, more than 200 companies and corporate foundations have received the Benefactor of the Year award for their efforts in addressing important social issues.
“The competition demonstrates that business can be an effective partner for social organizations and local communities. We recognize companies that not only achieve market success but also take responsibility for their surroundings and have a tangible impact on improving the quality of life for others,” emphasizes Paweł Łukasiak, President of the Academy for the Development of Philanthropy in Poland.
Winners of the 29th edition of the “Benefactor of the Year” Competition are:
Category: Local Partnerships:
Poczta Polska SA, Pszczyna Post Office
Culture and Education:
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise – SEGRO Poland
Large Company – KPMG Foundation in Poland
Environmental and Climate Protection:
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
Openness to Diversity:
BNP Paribas Foundation
Social and Charitable Aid:
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise – LINKLEADERS PR and EB Agency
Large Company – 99RENT Sp. z o.o.
Healthy Lifestyle:
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise – Herbalife Polska
Large Enterprise – MM Kwidzyn Sp. z o.o.
Effective Collaboration Between Business and Non-Governmental Organizations:
Radio 357
Employee Volunteering:
Orange Polska
The winners were selected by the Competition Jury from among companies nominated by non-governmental organizations and those that submitted their own employee volunteer programs. Independent experts were also involved in the evaluation process, and EY oversaw the integrity of the procedures.
High-Quality Employee Volunteering Certificates
During the gala, High-Quality Employee Volunteering Certificates were also awarded to organizations that develop volunteering programs in accordance with the highest standards.
This year, the following organizations received the certificate for another year:
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
BNP Paribas Bank Polska
Unum Życie TUiR
The competition process is conducted in accordance with the highest ethical standards and applicable regulations, as ensured by EY, the auditor of the competition procedures.
Download the Summary Report of the 29th edition of the Competition
The competition was launched in 1997 by the Academy for the Development of Philanthropy in Poland. For 29 years, it has promoted social engagement and corporate social responsibility, recognized the most socially active companies, enabled non-governmental organizations to publicly thank donors and business partners, inspired entrepreneurs to engage in social activities, and provided information about social initiatives and programs implemented by companies. Polish-American Freedom Foundation is the founder of the “Benefactor of the Year” competition and a partner in the “Local Partnerships” category.
