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TRIMA HLL Corporate Social Responsibility Award

The Trivandrum Management Association ( TMA ), the professional body of practicing managers in the capital city , affiliated to the ALL India Management Association ( AIMA ) has invited nominations from business establishments for the TRIMA HLL Corporate Social Responsibility Award for 2012- 2013 . The award has been instituted in association with global healthcare public sector organization HLL Lifecare Ltd ., to honor organizations that have contributed immensely for the socio-economic development in the State of Kerala . All firms in the commercial , industrial and service sectors including private companies , public sector undertakings and cooperative institutions are eligible for the award . TMA also announces maiden TMA Award For Innovation to be given this year for commendable initiatives in waste management in the State . The award is instituted to recognize innovative practices and approaches by business establishments or individuals . Both the Awards carry cash prize of Rs . 25,000 and citation . The awards will be distributed during the flagship event of TMA , TRIMA 2013- the annual convention of the Association to be held on 22 July 2013 .
The objective of the award is to recognize the efforts by various member companies towards community development and thereby motivate other companies to invest in similar initiatives . It will also help sharing of best practices amongst all the companies that could help increase impact of such initiatives . With the alarming rise of dengue and other diseases , finding a lasting solution to the waste management problem in Kerala is going to be critical . “ TMA is taking initiative of recognizing the most appropriate model for sustainable waste management suitable to the geographical and other conditions of Kerala , thereby ensuring a sustainable habitat in our State ”, Dr . Babu Thomas added .
“ TMA has always been in the forefront in promoting excellence in management and development of human resources ”
Babu Thomas President - TMA
Nomination for the Awards may be sent to Executive Director , Trivandrum Management Association , TMA House , Jawahar Nagar , Thiruvananthapuram-695003 ( Tel : 0471-2726644 ).
The last date for receiving applications is 15 July 2013 .
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