Welcome to BT Community Champions

BT Community Champions recognises and rewards BT employees who do voluntary work in their spare time in their local community.

If you're a BT employee from anywhere in the world who has been involved with a community group for more than twelve months, you can apply for a cash grant of up to £500 or a branded sports kit.  

"It is a great feeling to know your employer cares about their employee interests outside of the workplace."
(award recipient, USA)

"It makes me feel proud to be an employee"
(award recipient, London)

"I'm delighted BT makes a fitting contribution to the society in which it operates. It puts out a powerful message - WE CARE." (award recipient, South East)

To apply online or to download an application form, click here.

The scheme aims:

• To recognise and reward BT employees' outstanding commitment to community groups in their own time

"Thank you BT for acknowledging my work in the community." (award recipient, Wales)

• To encourage BT employees to take their professional skills into their community, and bring their community experience back to BT

"My leadership skills obtained within BT translate very well when dealing with youngsters in cricket!" (award recipient, South East)

• To let people know, internally and externally, that BT is a champion in the community and a socially responsible employer

"It's fantastic that BT feels a social obligation to sponsor local charitable institutions and puts its money where its mouth is - it makes me feel happy to be part of a socially responsible organisation." (award recipient, Scotland)

BT Community Champions has four reviews in each financial year, and applicants are eligible to apply once in each four review period. All applications are judged by a panel from across the lines of business.

The key review dates for BT Community Champions 2008/09 are:

For some inspiration with your application, please click here to read case studies of previous winners.

Please ensure you read the application guidelines before submitting your application - they're located here.

All winners from the previous four reviews are also eligible to apply for the annual BT Chairman's Award. One winner is selected in each of four categories to receive £3,000 for their community group in a ceremony held at the BT Tower.  The Chairman also selects one individual to receive an Outstanding Achievement Award and a further £2,000 in recognition of their exceptional dedication to voluntary work.  Click here for more information on the BT Chairman's Awards 2008.

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