The Best Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative award recognises Business Schools and the work they have been doing to create, incorporate and develop culture, diversity and inclusion practices into their School, while balancing and involving fair working environments. The Best CSR and Sustainability Initiative award honours AMBA-accredited and BGA-member validated and accredited Business Schools that share our commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability, and are passionate about making a difference to communities and societies. The award recognises Schools that are creating a sustainable future, and teaching students about social values. Categories for Business Schools to nominate their students and graduates AMBA’s MBA Student of the Year award plays a pivotal role in supporting AMBA’s pledge to promote the MBA as the leading international business qualification. The MBA Student of the Year award recognises students who have shown exceptional career potential, and who AMBA believes can act as ambassadors for the high quality of accredited MBAs, and the opportunities these programmes provide for students from a wide range of backgrounds. This award doesn’t just reward ‘straight-A’ students but also focuses on leadership potential and career progression. The MBA Leadership Award honours alumni from AMBA- accredited Business Schools who have been making an impact in the business world following their graduation. The award recognises the great work of these graduates through their achievements, performance and profile. This important award will give graduates the chance to stand out and showcase their work following graduation. The MBA Startup of the Year award and MBA Entrepreneur of the Year award celebrate the achievements of successful MBA students and alumni in innovative world-class business strategy, but also showcase Business Schools that are nurturing a spirit of enterprise and ambition. These categories highlight the success of Business Schools that promote entrepreneurship in their MBA cohorts. Both awards also give alumni the opportunity to impress high- profile judges who are at the forefront of entrepreneurship. The MBA Startup of the year Award encourages and promotes the value of start-up business strategy and innovation in the current competitive climate, while showcasing its importance in the global market. This award is open to both private and public sectors. It is designed to celebrate innovative business strategy – taking something from idea to action. Judges will be more interested in the idea and potential of the venture, and its plans for the future,
rather than any financial or monetary results in the early stage. The business must have been operational (selling/ trading) for a minimum period of one month and a maximum period of two years at the closing date for entries. The MBA Entrepreneur of the Year Award is one of the most distinguished awards in the industry. AMBA has developed the MBA Entrepreneur of the Year Award to encourage and promote the value of entrepreneurship in the current competitive climate and to highlight its importance in the global market. This award celebrates the achievements of successful alumni in innovative world-class business strategy, but also showcases Business Schools that are nurturing a spirit of enterprise and ambition. The MBA Entrepreneur of the Year award is open both to private and not-for-profit sectors. This award is designed to celebrate the impact made by growing organisations in terms of development and will look at the results and achievements of the operation, so the business must have been operational (selling/trading) for a minimum period of two years and a maximum of five years at the closing date for entries. For all student and graduate categories, the nominees must be put forward by their Business School, and a decision-maker from the School will be required to submit the entry on the individual’s behalf. Only one nomination from each School may be made in each category. Awards for BGA Schools If you are a BGA member or accredited School there are additional award categories including The BGA Impact Award, and BGA Student of the Year. You can find out more about these at www.businessgraduatesassociation.com/bga_events/ amba-bga-excellence-awards-2022-23
Next steps To maximise these opportunities to impress our judges and celebrate your success, we have tried to make the entry process as simple as possible. Visit www.associationofmbas. com/school-events/the-amba-bga- excellence-awards-2022-23 for links to enter online, access the criteria for each category, the process and time line, introductions to our esteemed judges, advice and guidance to deliver a winning entry, frequently asked questions, and much more.
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