Guinness launches Bring it to Life awards

The makers of Guinness have created a social entrepreneurship programme in the UK, inviting people with a business head who are aged between 25 and 35 to enter the Bring it to Life Awards.

The Awards, with UnLtd and Rathbone, will work with people who have a brilliant urban regeneration idea that makes a positive difference to their local community and provide recipients with the support, skills and funding to create positive social ventures.

The Guinness Bring it to Life Awards honour Arthur Guinness’ commitment to supporting local communities and his philosophy ‘from one to many’.

Two levels of Award are available for entrepreneurs. 13 Catalyst Awards, each worth up to £2,200, are available for those who need the running costs to get their idea off the ground and 6 Development Awards, worth up to £15,000 each, are available for established social entrepreneurs to get their ventures fully operational.

Applicants can apply for an award at www.unltd.co.uk/guinnessbringittolifeawards and the deadline for entries is 23 July, 2010.

Paul Cornell, marketing manager for Guinness says: “The Guinness Bring it to Life Awards with UnLtd and Rathbone aim to help people realise their passions by providing them with the tools and support to really make things happen. The Awards bring to life the philanthropic legacy of Arthur Guinness and aim to have a long term positive impact on thousands of people in local communities across Britain.”