The software developer has announced its inaugural Everyday Hero contest, which will draw nominations from its customer base.
The contest is aimed at employees who are “making a difference in their communities through the contribution of time, effort, assistance and support”, with a grand prize for the winner’s charity of choice of $5,000 (€4,479), while the winning company or individual will receive $500 (€447) in cash.
Additionally, the three finalists will win free registration and accommodation at ECi’s 2015 Connect Conference. ECi will announce the winner during the conference, taking place at the Walt Disney World in November 2015. A panel of judges of ECi employees and partners will select the finalists and winner.
Traci Johnson, SVP of Global Corporate Marketing, said: “It has been a dream of ECi’s to create a program that would celebrate our customers and help support their local communities. On a daily basis we hear inspiring stories of how our customers supported someone else and through this contest we will be able to recognize those efforts.”
Ron Books, President and CEO of ECi, added: “Being a part of the community is the ultimate expression of the entrepreneurial spirit. It’s about making your business a part of your life, and using your business to create change not only for yourself, but for those around you as well.
I am truly humbled by the work they are doing.”
Submissions must be made through the Connect Conference site, available here. The finalists will be announced on 14 August 2015.