Categories
There are 6 categories in which a case may be entered.
1. Non-profit Organisations and Non-governmental Bodies
An organisation which exists for educational or charitable reasons and from which its shareholders or trustees do not benefit financially.
An organisation created by private persons or organisations with no participation or representation of any government.
2. Government Bodies and Related Organisations
An organisation that is the governing authority of a political unit, the ruling power in a political society and the apparatus through which a governing body functions and
exercises authority.
3. Local and Regional Authorities
Government departments which make decisions on a local or regional level e.g. ministries, district, borough or city councils, regional development agencies.
4. Public and Private Sector Businesses
Any business which provides goods or services to a portion of society controlled by national, state, provincial or local governments e.g. waste management, water management, health care, security services and shelters.
Any business or organisation that is not part of the government or state bureaucracy and which produces and distributes goods or services.
5. Corporate Governance (CSR)
A campaign which demonstrates a responsible set of processes, customs, policies and laws. May include campaigns promoting better internal relations.
6. Active Ageing & Solidarity between Generations
The European Commission has designated 2012 as the "European Year for Active Ageing".
This category rewards initiatives which aim to help create better job opportunities and working conditions for the growing numbers of older people in Europe, help them take an active role in society and encourage healthy ageing.
Active ageing includes creating more opportunities for older people to continue working, to stay healthy longer and to continue to contribute to society in other ways, for example through volunteering needs to be supported by a wide range of policies at all levels of governance. This covers areas such as employment, social protection and inclusion, public health, information society and transport.