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About
the Awards
Civil society organizations (CSOs) have assumed
a significant role in engaging and impacting the processes of both
the State and businesses. They represent the voice of the people
and their aspirations: providing channels for marginalized and
weaker sections of society to assert their rights. CSOs have proven
the significance of their position in society by creating waves
in the processes of democracy, accountability, human rights, environmental
sustainability, HIV/AIDS, poverty alleviation, amongst many others.
In this light, CSOs too have a responsibility to transparently
report on their activities thereby demonstrating accountability
towards their stakeholders.
Annual Reports are a key tool for disclosure and verification
of an organization’s activities and accounts. They are also
a tool which can be utilized by organizations as a means to effectively
showcase their good work. CSO Partners’ Outstanding Annual
Report Awards, organized jointly with Financial Management Service
Foundation (FMSF), recognizes the need for a national movement
towards better accountability and transparency practices. By appreciating
the forerunners in the NGO sector, this initiative is generating
a nation-wide effort towards more effective public disclosure practices.
The awards are divided into three categories based on the annual
budgets of CSOs:
Small
(>Rs.50 lakhs) |
Medium
(Rs.50 lakhs to Rs.5 crore) |
Large
(>Rs. 5 crore) |
Prizes
There are 3 prizes under each category
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Winner |
Rs.
3,00,000 |
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Two
Runners Up |
Rs.
1,00,000 each |
The Awards seek to:
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Recognize
and promote good standards & practices in non-profit
organizations in the area of resource management, public
distribution, accountability and transparency in annual
reporting to their stakeholders |
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Promote
the overall credibility of the non-profit sector for long
term sustainability |
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Encourage
healthy debate in the areas of better reporting practices |
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Recognize
and celebrate excellence in the non-profit sector |
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Create
examples and inspire other non-profit organisations to follow
higher standards as well as to promote cross-regional learning |
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