3Soft is the winner of the fifth edition of the Katowizje contest!

3 Soft S.A, Tetetka Sp. z o.o. and Bluemed Clinic Sp. z o.o. are the winners of the fifth edition of the Katowizje competition! The Katowizje project selects CSR (corporate social responsibility) leaders among local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The awarded companies create and implement tools and solutions to serve local communities and the environment.

Corporate social responsibility is no longer a trend, but an obligation for micro, small and medium-sized companies. In Katowice, there is no shortage of companies that join in such activities. For several years we have been awarding them with the title of socially responsible company. The Katowizje competition shows that you don’t need huge budgets at all to implement socially responsible activities in business. As a city, we appreciate such activities.

– says Marcin Krupa, Mayor of Katowice

I congratulate all the companies entered in the competition, but special words of appreciation go to the winners whose projects have the greatest impact on our city.

– the mayor added.

As part of the fifth edition of the “Katowizje – a socially responsible company” competition, entries could be made by companies themselves, but also by NGOs and residents. This edition included projects implemented in 2024. There were 14 entries, and the awards were presented on November 19, 2024, during the conference “CSR not only for the big ones” organized at the Rawa.Ink Municipal Business Incubator in Katowice, during the World Entrepreneurship Week.

The best projects that create space and conditions for sustainable social and economic development were selected from among those submitted to the competition. The jury, which included representatives of local non-governmental organizations and Katowice City Hall employees in charge of social projects and entrepreneurship, decided to award three projects with a financial prize from Katowice Mayor Marcin Krupa and the title of Socially Responsible Company.

First place and a prize of PLN 3,000 was awarded to 3 Soft S.A. for its activities for disabled children, organizing children’s trips for winter holidays, organizing a tournament, buying brick tickets and intra-company auctions, which contributed to helping the charges of the “Dom Aniołów Stróżów” Children and Youth Aid Association and children from orphanages. It was also a reward for launching a drop under the auspices of the Polish Red Cross to support flood victims. These activities provided support for such actions as Action Ciacho, Dobro Pączkuje, Podlesianka Cup, Legendary Cosmic Match, Anielskie Lato, Support for the Zlombol Rally, Gingerbread Treat, 3 Soft for flood victims.

This is a very important distinction for us. Of course, on the one hand, every company needs to make money, but on the other hand, when conducting our business, we remember that we function in a certain community. This also applies to relations with our employees. Socially responsible activities allow us to gain additional motivation and energy for ongoing activities by supporting various local communities

– said Michal Krzesiak, CEO of 3 Soft S.A.

Second place and a prize of PLN 2,000 was awarded to Tetetka Sp. z o.o. for the KatoWerk project. The company, together with the Beaver Ferry Foundation and the Water Hen Association, engaged in spreading technical knowledge with a special emphasis on bicycles. A Silesian Social Workshop with access to tools and knowledge was created. The project has conducted two cycles of workshops for residents. Educational campaigns are being conducted to increase the safety of bicyclists.

Third place and a prize of PLN 1,000 was awarded to Bluemed Clinic Sp. z o.o. for providing free treatment to the wards of the “House of the Guardian Angels” Children and Youth Aid Association. The program consisted of providing emergency, free assistance as needed to the wards of the Association. As a result, immediate diagnosis was carried out and assistance was provided.

It is always worthwhile to help, and business has great tools for this, which it should not be afraid to use for the benefit of society and itself. The organization of competitions promoting socially responsible entities is highly advisable, as it contributes to distinguishing companies that have decided to practice this kind of strategy, these activities benefit both the community and the companies themselves. Thanks to such initiatives, a positive business image is built, others are encouraged to make positive changes, to help, talents are attracted, teaching and influencing society

– says Beata Twardowska, CEO of the Silesian Angels Foundation who is also a member of the competition jury.

In previous editions, the winners included:

Planet Jublama Sp. z o.o. (“Bajka Pana Kleksa”) for the project titled “With culture for Mr. Kleks”, Little Bit Academy for the project “C0DE.DES1GN.GAME”. – an activity that allows children to acquire competencies in IT and game design, and the Łukasiewicz Research Network of the Institute of Innovative Techniques EMAG for the project “Modern and friendly technologies supporting people with disabilities in functioning in society.” A total of 10 awards and 1 honorable mention were given in the first four editions.

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