National photography competition to capture business at its best

‘Social Vision: business at its best’ is looking for images that capture the unique and transformative work of social enterprise. Now in its third year, the photography competition is for the first time being jointly run by Triodos Bank and the Social Enterprise Coalition, in association with Social Enterprise magazine and the regional social enterprise networks.

Business at its best is about transforming lives through enterprising ideas and solutions; it’s about social and environmental missions guiding the way to financial stability and a more just and sustainable world.

Social enterprises are businesses trading for social and environmental purposes. Simply put, they use the power of business to address some of society’s most pressing challenges. 

We’re looking for images that show the passion, people and places using enterprise to drive positive change.  So if you’re working for a social enterprise take a photo that highlights your day to day activities and tell us the story behind the image.

The winning photographer will receive a cash prize of £750. The social enterprise featured in the photograph will also win £750 along with one year’s free membership to the Social Enterprise Coalition, an entry ticket for two people to Voice 11, a year’s subscription to Social Enterprise magazine and £1000 worth of print advertising in Social Enterprise magazine.

Regional heats will be taking place in each of the nine English regions and in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland before the finalists go head to head to win the overall prize. The UK winner will be decided by an online public vote. All of the shortlisted photos will go on display in London during November and will be used to create a new 2011 photographic calendar. The competition opens today and will close on Friday 1 October 2010 at 5pm.  The regional finalists will be announced on Social Enterprise Day, Thursday 18 November.

To enter e-mail  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and request an application form.  Or visit the Social Vision website where you can also find a full list of the rules and regulations for the competition. www.triodos.co.uk/socialvision