After a dedicated process of evaluating the participating programs of CSR, the Bricham Lazos 2012 annual awards took place on November 1st, 2012 in the auditorium of the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation. The event was attended by distinguished guests including UK Adjunct Ambassador to Colombia, Mr. Tony Regan, representatives of ANLA and IDEAM as well as Members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors and affiliates.
In addition, the event counted with the special presence of 12 distinct children from the participating programs, winners of a drawing entry that were flown to Bogotá with their parents for two days in order to participate in several activities planned during the celebration. Among the participating children, we had children from Barranquilla, Santander, Boyacá and municipalities close to Bogotá.
The Britcham Lazos 2012 winners in the 3 categories awarded were:
BEST PROGRAM IN SPECIFIC GROUPS OF INTEREST
First Place: Drummond LTDA.
Second Place: Cemex Colombia S.A.
BEST PROGRAM IN ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES
First Place: Mineros S.A.
Second Place: Cemex Colombia S.A.
BEST PROGRAM IN NUTRITION & NOURISHMENT
First Place: Unilever Andina Colombia LTDA.
Second Place: Fundación Nutresa
Furthermore, this year we had the high honor to award a special recognition to a program that helped local communities in a very innovative manner beyond our three categories:
MENTION OF HONOR: INNOVATIVE PROGRAM WITH NATIONAL HIGH IMPACT
Awarded to: Sociedad de Acueducto, Alcantarillado y Aseo de BarranquillaS.A. ESP
Additionally, we awarded special recognition to other participating programs in CSR
SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO:
Alpina S.A
Grandes Superficies de Colombia S.A - Carrefour
Fundación Casa Ronald McDonald de Colombia
Fundación Techo
Organización Terpel
Salitre Plaza Centro Comercial P.H.
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