Lagos, Nigeria – April 17, 2024 – CSR Reporters, Africa’s leading publication dedicated to news, advocacy and consultancy on corporate responsibility and sustainability, has announced the Social Impact and Sustainability Awards (SISA) 2024.
This year’s annual event doubles as the publication’s five-year milestone with a week-long series of impactful activities.
SISA honours and celebrates organisations that have played a pivotal role in driving socio-economic transformation in Nigeria through innovative change initiatives. This year’s event is particularly special, as CSR Reporters celebrates five years of excellence in corporate responsibility and sustainability reporting.
The celebration will encompass the following key activities:
1. CSR Festival: A platform for organizations to present their CSR initiatives to local and international media, fostering collaboration and information sharing among industry peers.
3. Philanthropy Club: The launch of a philanthropy club in secondary schools, nurturing the spirit of philanthropy among younger generations.
2. Empowerment to Journalists: CSR Reporters will provide a one-year health insurance plan to select journalists to promote awareness of health-related issues within the journalism community.
4. CSR Prize for Sustainability Reporting: A monetary award for the Nigerian journalist who produces the most compelling investigative article on sustainability and corporate responsibility.
5. CSR Reporters’ SISA: The week-long celebration will culminate in the annual SISA ceremony, where deserving organizations and individuals will be recognized at an awards dinner.
Mr. Eche Munonye, the publisher and chairman of CSR Reporters, in a press statement said the upcoming event is loaded and the publication’s commitment to community enrichment, unparalleled.
According to Mr. Munonye: “We believe it is our responsibility to give back to the society that has supported us these past five years,” said Mr. Munonye.
“This year’s SISA Awards is very special. We shall lead by example, practicing what we preach. Through the various activities lined up, we hope to foster a culture of responsibility, transparency, and collaboration that will benefit not only organizations and individuals but the entire Nigerian community.”
CSR Reporters invites members of the press, organisation, and the general public to join in the thrills, celebrating the brand’s achievements and recognising well-meaning individuals and philanthropists making positive impacts in the world of CSR, SDGs and ESG.