Overview of the Award

The Korea Chamber of Commerce & Forbes Social Contribution Awards is one of Korea’s representative corporate social responsibility awards.

The program has been organized since 2010 for over 16 years, jointly hosted by major national institutions and media organizations.

The awards recognize companies that demonstrate meaningful contributions to society through responsible management and sustainable social impact initiatives.

Past recipients include leading organizations such as:

• Samsung Electronics

• National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NongHyup)

• Procter & Gamble Korea

• Korea Workers’ Compensation & Welfare Service

• Shinhan Financial Investment

These companies have been recognized for their commitment to creating long-term social value.

Award Ceremony Information

Event: The 17th Korea Chamber of Commerce & Forbes Social Contribution Awards

Date: May 29, 2026

Venue: The Plaza Hotel, Seoul

Hosts:
JoongAng Ilbo · Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Organizer:
Forbes Korea

Supporting Organizations:
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
Ministry of Health and Welfare
JTBC

Preliminary Nomination

UNIVERSE Interpretation & Translation has been selected as a preliminary nominee for the 2026 Korea Chamber of Commerce & Forbes Social Contribution Awards.

The preliminary nomination is based on an evaluation process that assesses companies across several social contribution and responsibility indicators.

The purpose of the program is to recognize companies that contribute to society through:

• sustainable management

• community engagement

• social value creation

• responsible corporate governance

Award Categories

Final award categories are determined during the second evaluation stage.

Possible categories include:

Social Contribution

• Community contribution

• Global social contribution

• Sports contribution

• International cooperation and relief activities

Corporate Social Responsibility

• Social responsibility management

• Social value creation

• Public interest contribution

Support for Vulnerable Groups

• Multicultural family support

• Support for underserved communities

• Youth programs

• Small business support

• Financial inclusion initiatives

• Child welfare programs

Healthcare & Public Health

• Medical volunteer services

• Public health initiatives

• Global medical support programs

• Child healthcare and welfare

Education & Culture

• Cultural and arts initiatives

• Educational support programs

• Academic development programs

• Early childhood education support

Economic Growth & Sustainability

• Job creation

• Shared growth initiatives

• Urban regeneration programs

Special Category

• Positive social impact leadership

Evaluation Criteria

The preliminary nomination and final selection are based on a 1,000-point expert evaluation framework.

Additional points may be considered based on supporting materials submitted by participating organizations.

Documentation for Final Evaluation

Companies selected as preliminary nominees may submit supporting materials for further evaluation, including:

• Company profile or corporate introduction materials

• Corporate PR materials

• ESG reports or sustainability reports

• Social contribution reports or CSR documentation

• Press releases and recognition records

These materials may contribute to additional evaluation points in the final review stage.

Significance of the Nomination

The preliminary nomination indicates that the company has been recognized for its potential contributions in areas such as:

• responsible management practices

• social value creation

• community engagement initiatives

• sustainable corporate governance

Final award recipients are determined after document review and deliberation by the official judging committee.

Disclaimer

This nomination represents a preliminary candidate status and does not constitute a final award decision.

The final selection will be determined through document review and evaluation by the official judging committee organized by Forbes Korea and the award organizers.