Participation Applications for the Contest Titled "My Successful Business"
The 10th Annual "My Good Business" competition, an esteemed Russian initiative that celebrates socially responsible projects by entrepreneurs and NGOs, has commenced its application campaign. Organised by the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia, the competition aims to highlight the evolution of social responsibility among Russian businesses.
This year, the competition offers a variety of categories for participation. The "Cultural Code" nomination is for projects and programs in the cultural-educational sphere, as well as in the field of healthy lifestyle, physical culture, sports, and social tourism. The "My Good Startup" nomination is for innovative business initiatives or startups aimed at interacting with socially responsible businesses or NGOs.
A separate track has been established for large and medium-sized businesses to interact with socially responsible enterprises and NGOs. Small businesses, self-employed individuals, and SONCO can submit an application to participate in the "Meaningful Help" track, with an updated list of nominations for this category available this year.
The "Good Small" nomination recognises the best social practices in small towns and settlements. The "Working Helps" nomination is for best projects, programs, and practices in the field of employment and social activation of people in need of social support, as well as veterans of the SVO.
Permanent special nominations include "Good Mom" for the best social practices of mom-entrepreneurs and "Young Entrepreneur" for entrepreneurs under 25 years old. The "Silver Business" nomination is for best social practices of entrepreneurs over 55 years old. The Association "National Artistic Crafts" and AO "Russian Export Center" will continue to provide permanent special nominations.
The "Good Cooperation" nomination is for initiatives and practices aimed at increasing the effectiveness of socially responsible businesses or NGOs. Since its inception, the competition has seen around 9,500 projects from 87 regions participate, with over 2,000 applications received last year alone.
Applications for the competition are accepted on the official website and must be submitted by November 18. For the most current and detailed list of nominations, it is recommended to check the official "My Good Business" competition website or contact their organisers directly.
In the "My Good Startup" nomination, innovative business initiatives or startups that involve interactions with socially responsible businesses or NGOs are sought. Meanwhile, small businesses, self-employed individuals, and SONCO can participate in the "Meaningful Help" track, which has updated nominations this year.
