{"id":6068,"date":"2026-10-01T11:39:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T10:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/ae\/?post_type=news&p=6068"},"modified":"2026-10-01T11:41:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T10:41:48","slug":"ima-europe-2026-award-win-social-responsibility-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/ae\/news\/ima-europe-2026-award-win-social-responsibility-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"IMA Europe 2026 Award win social responsibility sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We’re delighted to share that Strive for The Hive<\/em> has won the Excellence in Social Responsibility and Sustainability<\/strong> category at the IMA Europe Awards 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award recognises programmes that create meaningful impact through engagement, motivation and behaviour change. That’s exactly what happened when BI WORLDWIDE associates came together to support a shared goal alongside YMCA Milton Keynes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More than fundraising<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The original challenge was simple. Could teams take $650 of seed funding and turn it into something bigger?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer was yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associates organised everything from fundraising events and product sales to a private cinema screening attended by almost 140 people. Together, they raised more than $15,000<\/strong> to support a new youth club serving young people aged 11 to 18 in the Whitehouse community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The funding helped the club open a full year earlier than planned. Since then, it has become the most popular youth provision operated by YMCA Milton Keynes, supporting up to 44 young people per session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why this recognition matters. Not because of a trophy or a title, but because of the lasting impact created for the local community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A reflection of who we are<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At BI WORLDWIDE, one of our core values is reaching beyond our four walls. Strive for The Hive<\/em> brought that value to life. It combined creativity, collaboration and healthy competition around a cause that mattered, while creating a tangible outcome for local young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mike Davies, Managing Director, BI WORLDWIDE EMEA, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We’re incredibly proud to have won this award, but even more proud of what it represents.
Strive for The Hive showed what’s possible when people come together behind a shared purpose. Our associates brought energy, creativity and commitment to the challenge, while our partnership with YMCA Milton Keynes helped turn that effort into something with a lasting impact.

This recognition belongs to everyone who played a part in making that happen.”<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Awards are a welcome moment to celebrate. But the real success story is what happens next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The youth club continues to provide a place for young people to connect, build confidence and develop new friendships. We’re proud of what Strive for The Hive<\/em> has achieved and grateful to everyone who helped make it possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Want to learn more about the story behind the programme?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Read our original shortlist announcement and discover how Strive for The Hive<\/em> went from an ambitious fundraising challenge to an award-winning example of community impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read the full Strive for The Hive story<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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An award-winning example of what can happen when people unite behind a shared purpose, Strive for The Hive has been recognised at the IMA Europe Awards 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6066,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"news-topic":[],"class_list":["post-6068","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nBI WORLDWIDE Wins IMA Europe Award for Social Responsibility<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"BI WORLDWIDE has won an IMA Europe Award for Excellence in Social Responsibility and Sustainability for its Strive for The Hive programme with YMCA Milton Keynes, UK\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biworldwide.com\/ae\/news\/ima-europe-2026-award-win-social-responsibility-sustainability\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" 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