Governance NZ

Women in Governance Awards 2016

The national Women in Governance Awards programme recognises and celebrates innovation, excellence, creativity and commitment to diversity by both organisations and individuals.

Announcement of the winners was made at an Awards Gala Dinner on the evening of Thursday 30 June at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland. All Awards were presented by the Hon. Louise Upston, Minister for Women.

Congratulations to our Award winners!

award categoryaward winner
Gender Diversity in LeadershipPorts of Auckland
Not-for-Profit Gender DiversityConnexis
Excellence in Governance - Gender Diverse Organisation of the YearOrganic Initiative Ltd
Inclusive Leader - Gender ChampionFrances Hague
Excellence in Governance DevelopmentDr Bev Edlin
Sport New Zealand Next Generation LeadershipAngela Lim
Supreme Award in GovernanceProfessor Judy McGregor

...and to our Award finalists

Award CategoryFinalist
Gender Diversity in LeadershipANZ Bank
Gender Diversity in LeadershipPorts of Auckland
Not-for-Profit Gender DiversityConnexis
Not-for-Profit Gender DiversityNZ Bar Association
Excellence in Governance - Gender Diverse Organisation of the YearOrganic Initiative Ltd
Excellence in Governance - Gender Diverse Organisation of the YearTauranga City Council
Inclusive Leader - Gender ChampionMateroa Dodd
Inclusive Leader - Gender ChampionFrances Hague
Inclusive Leader - Gender ChampionHelen Shorthouse
Excellence in Governance DevelopmentGinnie Denny
Excellence in Governance DevelopmentDr Bev Edlin
Excellence in Governance DevelopmentNikki Franklin
Sport New Zealand Next Generation LeadershipAndrea Brewster
Sport New Zealand Next Generation LeadershipHannah Doney
Sport New Zealand Next Generation LeadershipAngela Lim

Photo Galleries

View 2016 Awards Dinner Photo Gallery
View 2016 Award Winners Gallery

Media

Media release 1 July 2016 PDF 463Kb
NBR coverage 1 July 2016

Award categories

Click on the category below to view the relevant entry criteria. No entries are accepted for the Supreme Award which is selected by the Committee. Download the Women in Governance Awards e-Brochure

CategoryDivision
Gender Diversity in Leadership
Organisation
Not-For-Profit Gender Diversity
Organisation
Excellence in Governance – Gender Diverse Organisation of the Year
Organisation
Inclusive Leader Gender Champion
Individual
Excellence in Governance Development
Individual
Sport New Zealand Next Generation Leadership
Individual
Supreme Award in GovernanceIndividual

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