Best Community Engagement
Sponsored by
Tobacco Dock
Winner: The Co-op – Aylesham Pantry
2nd Place
AER Kooperation AG – AER Annual Meeting 2023
AER Annual Meeting 2023
3rd Place
Takeda Pharma Vertrieb – Yuukis Escape Room An AI Learning Journey
Yuuki's Escape Room - an AI learning journey
Shortlisted
The Co-op – Aylesham Pantry
AER Kooperation AG – AER Annual Meeting 2023
Alexion Pharma Germany – aHUS Diagnose Battle
Takeda Pharma Vertrieb – Yuukis Escape Room an AI Learning Journey
ProSiebenSat.1 Media – ProSiebenSat.1 Ride ‘n’ Run Challenge
Airbus – 100 Years Pioneering Aerospace in Spain
Judges' Comments
The Co-op won the Best Community Engagement Award for its impactful collaboration with Your Local Pantries (YLP) and the Hubbub network of community fridges. Co-op’s support has facilitated the establishment of 688 community fridges, providing surplus food and fostering community bonds. To celebrate the launch of the 100th YLP partnership and a new community fridge, Co-op organized a community event in Aylesham, one of the UK’s most deprived areas.
The event, held at the Aylesham Community Trust & BeChange Community Hub, was designed to bring people together through food, promote volunteering, and highlight the benefits of community pantries.
The event’s success was evident in the turnout of 97 attendees and 10 volunteers, with two new volunteer sign-ups and multiple new Co-op memberships. The initiative demonstrated Co-op’s commitment to supporting local communities, inclusive of all demographics, reducing food insecurity, and fostering sustainable solutions. The positive community feedback and the sustainable practices employed underscored the event’s alignment with Co-op’s mission and values, earning them the Best Community Engagement Award.