Why a Social Enterprise Award?
Social enterprises use business-driven approaches to address critical social and environmental challenges. While these enterprises tackle complex issues—from inequality to sustainability—they often achieve growth comparable to traditional businesses. Globally, social enterprise has become a powerful model of social innovation, combining impact with economic resilience through sustainable business practices.
In Taiwan, social enterprise development is still emerging but is gaining momentum and recognition. Building a thriving ecosystem for social enterprises requires the collaboration of the public sector, the business community, and civil society. Only through such cross-sector cooperation can we unlock continuous innovation, long-term impact, and inclusive growth.
The Social Enterprise Award, part of the BCCTaipei Better Business Awards, recognises outstanding Taiwan-based social enterprises (registered as company limited or company limited by shares) that are creating measurable social or environmental impact through innovative business models.
This year, the award is proudly sponsored by Bechtel and its Taiwan subsidiary Pacific Engineers & Constructors Ltd (PECL), global leaders in engineering, construction, and project management, known for delivering transformative infrastructure that improves quality of life. With a deep commitment to sustainability, community development, and inclusive growth, Bechtel brings invaluable perspective to the judging process and visibility to social entrepreneurs solving real-world problems. Their involvement highlights the importance of linking impact-driven ventures with infrastructure, innovation, and global networks.
This award aims to spotlight social enterprises with scalable solutions, strong governance, and meaningful community engagement. It also serves as a platform to foster collaboration between mission-driven startups, commercial enterprises, and potential investors, encouraging future partnerships and sustainable growth.
Submissions are encouraged to be team efforts but must be submitted under the name of a specific registered company.
Nominations/entries can be made under one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
- Goal 1: No Poverty
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being for People
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- Goal 10: Reducing Inequalities
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 14: Life Below Water
- Goal 15: Life on Land
- Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Details of the judging criteria:
- Clarify the Relation of Social Enterprise and Social Issue (25%)
- Sustainable Business Model (20%)
- Additional points will be awarded for the Bonus question (3%) - Realistic Economic Value and Social Impact (20%)
- Transparent Governance (20%)
- Innovative Product or Service Solution (15%)
The judging panel will shortlist three finalists from all entries on August 29, and the winner will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on September 17, 2025.
*Note: In order to ensure fairness and diversity of awards, the winner of last year cannot reapply for the same award this year, but can apply for other award categories. (This regulation does not apply to finalists)
If you have any questions, please email events@bcctaipei.com or dial T: +886 (2) 2720 1919