NEOM yesterday hosted its inaugural NEOM Social Responsibility Awards ceremony. The celebratory event hosted by NEOM Social Responsibility (NEOM SR) honored the outstanding contributions being made by NEOM’s employees, sectors, departments, partners, and communities in the region, NEOM said in a news release.
Attending the first NEOM Social Responsibility Awards ceremony were NEOM executives, employees, business partners, school students, and members of the local NEOM and Tabuk communities. The event honored 19 winners across three main award categories, NEOM Sectors, NEOM Partners and NEOM Individuals. There were five sub-categories: NEOM Employees, NEOM Families, NEOM Community School Students, Partner Employees, and Local Community.
NEOM Chief Executive Nadhmi Al-Nasr congratulated the award winners. “Our commitment to social responsibility is a reflection of our core values and aligns seamlessly with NEOM's vision and the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030. Sustainability, as one of NEOM’s pillars, drives us to innovate and act in ways that create lasting, positive impact. The remarkable efforts of our teams and individuals in driving meaningful change demonstrate our dedication to building a sustainable future that benefits not only our communities but also our nation. We are proud and happy to celebrate these contributions as a testament to our shared vision for a prosperous and inclusive future,” he said.
The NEOM Social Responsibility Awards are an important component in NEOM SR’s journey toward accelerating progress, enhancing the quality of life, and embedding value for the communities of NEOM and Tabuk. In 2023, 50,000 people benefited from NEOM’s social responsibility programs. A total of 26 projects were awarded to companies in Tabuk, and 583 individuals from NEOM and Tabuk benefited from employment opportunities. The previous year, NEOM introduced its first integrated volunteering ecosystem, engaging more than 1,300 volunteers across 68 different opportunities to serve their communities.
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