Every year in our May issue, strategy profiles brands that are making a difference with a unique CSR program.

We are now accepting submissions for the sixth annual Cause + Action awards, which celebrate brands that are making a socially responsible difference, creating change in areas such as sustainable development, community programs and diversity.

Past winners include Stanfield’s Underwear, Home Depot, Hellmann’s, Virgin Mobile and Dove.

To read about last year’s winners, click here.

To enter, you will be asked to submit a 700-word case about a CSR program from the past year. Cases will be judged by an industry panel on criteria including brand DNA, uniqueness, awareness, legs, and overall success. There is no cost for entry.

Submission deadline: February 22, 2012

For more information or to receive a submission package, please email Megan Haynes at mhaynes@brunico.com or call (416) 408-2300 ext. 251.

Pictured: Last year’s winner, Hellmann’s.