WHEN CAN WE APPLY?
The system opens on Sept 2nd, 2024, and closes on October 7th, 2024 (5 pm CET). Check detailed TIMELINE in 2024 Contest Edition section.
OUR COMPANY IS NOT AN ABSL MEMBER, BUT STILL OPERATES IN THE SECTOR. CAN WE APPLY?
Yes! The aim of the ABSL Diamonds competition is to widely inspire the whole business services community by recognizing initiatives that showcase a continuous strive for excellence and strengthen the sector’s position as the powerhouse of the Polish economy. The contest is open to all BPO, Shared Services Centers, Captive Centers, ITO or R&D organizations that have established operations in Poland.
IS THERE A FEE FOR APPLYING?
No. Submitting the Application is free of charge.
However, to participate in the ABSL Diamonds Gala on 3rd of December, please ensure you buy a ticket and register here. Only shortlisted companies are entitled to one free entry per organization.
HOW CAN WE SUBMIT THE APPLICATION?
To submit the Application in Categories Business Excellence, Talent Development & Education, Vibrant Workplace, Employee-Friendly Working Environment, Tech Innovations, Business Transformation, Environmental Impact, and Spectacular Newcomer, the company needs to register in the Application System – the link will be provided on the day the contest launches (2nd of September 2024).
The Application form contains questions linked with the evaluation criteria, for every category type. There is a word count restriction for each entry. Additional documents and materials (such as movies, presentations, hyperlinks, …etc) can be uploaded for supplementary Jury’s reference.
CAN A THIRD PARTY SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE OTHER COMPANY?
No. The Applications are to be submitted exclusively by the company that is taking part in the contest.
CAN A COMPANY SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION IN A SINGLE CATEGORY?
No, each company can submit only one application per category.
CAN WE SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION FOR MY COMPANY IN DIFFERENT CATEGORIES?
Yes. A single company may submit application in more than one category.
IS THERE ANY LIMITATION TO SUBMITTING PROJECTS/INITIATIVES DEVELOPED BY THE GROUP HEADQUARTERS?
The Applicant should be one of the stakeholders of the submitted project within the same capital group (international project team).
CAN THE APPLICATION CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION? HOW WILL SUCH DATA BE PROTECTED?
Before submitting the Application, the Applicant needs to make sure all and any information is eligible to be shared with third parties (the Jury, ABSL contest administration staff, application system provider, the contest auditor, and public). If the Application is formally nominated (so, after the application is verified by the Jury panel), the project/initiative will be published in a form of a short case study (prepared by an Applicant as a part of the Application). The personal data of the Applicants representatives are secure and fully protected according to ABSL privacy policy.
CAN WE ATTACH ANY REFERENCE MATERIALS TO MY APPLICATION?
Yes – for categories: Business Excellence, Talent Development & Education, Vibrant Workplace, Employee-Friendly Working Environment, Tech Innovations, Business Transformation, Environmental Impact, and Spectacular Newcomer.
All documents that provide evidence of results achieved or a sample of work done may be shared as part of the application process, observing the capacity limits provided in each section of the application form.
Application form to the Social Impact category is in the form of the video clip (see the Contest Rules and Framework for the requirements) and as such is the only form of application in this category.
HOW MANY WINNERS PER CATEGORY WILL BE THERE?
There will be one winner for each category.
WHO ARE THE JURY?
For the categories Business Excellence, Talent Development & Education, Vibrant Workplace, Employee-Friendly Working Environment, Tech Innovations, Business Transformation, Environmental Impact, and Spectacular Newcomer, the Jury panel is composed of independent, recognized international experts from the business services sector worldwide. With long-term experience and broad expertise, they secure a fair, transparent and unbiased assessment of the applications across all categories.
For the Social Impact category: the ABSL Diamonds gala audience shall constitute the Jury – by voting for the best Application (video).
An external Auditor supervises the entire process to ensure compliance with Rules and Framework. Any attempt to privately contact the Jury members by any of the participants will result in disqualification from the contest.
WE HAVE SUBMITTED THE APPLICATION. WHAT’S NEXT?
For categories 1-8: Business Excellence, Talent Development & Education, Vibrant Workplace, Employee-Friendly Working Environment, Tech Innovations, Business Transformation, Environmental Impact, and Spectacular Newcomer, your application will be assessed by the Jury after the application phase is completed (see the TIMELINE section). The Nominees will be revealed tight after the Jury assessment is completed. The Category Winners will be announced on December 3rd, at the 2024 ABSL Diamonds Gala.
For the Social Impact category – all duly submitted applications will be reviewed in terms of fulfilling the qualification criteria and all qualified ones will subject voting by the ABSL Diamonds Gala audience voting.
IF MY COMPANY SUBMITS AN APPLICATION – ARE WE ENTITLED FOR ANY FREE ACCESS TO THE ABSL GALA?
If your project is shortlisted, your company will receive one free ticket for the Gala. This exclusive offer is reserved for one representative from each shortlisted company. The list of shortlisted nominations will be announced between 8 and 12 of November.
Companies not affiliated with ABSL Poland are also welcome to buy a ticket join us the Gala.
A detailed price list is available on the registration page.
IS THERE ANY CONTEST ADMINISTRATION CONTACT/SUPPORT?
Yes! Please address any of your questions or any doubts at diamonds@absl.pl at any time.