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.
award category | award winner |
Gender Diversity in Leadership | Ports of Auckland |
Not-for-Profit Gender Diversity | Connexis |
Excellence in Governance - Gender Diverse Organisation of the Year | Organic Initiative Ltd |
Inclusive Leader - Gender Champion | Frances Hague |
Excellence in Governance Development | Dr Bev Edlin |
Sport New Zealand Next Generation Leadership | Angela Lim |
Supreme Award in Governance | Professor Judy McGregor |
Award Category | Finalist | |
Gender Diversity in Leadership | ANZ Bank | |
Gender Diversity in Leadership | Ports of Auckland | |
Not-for-Profit Gender Diversity | Connexis | |
Not-for-Profit Gender Diversity | NZ Bar Association | |
Excellence in Governance - Gender Diverse Organisation of the Year | Organic Initiative Ltd | |
Excellence in Governance - Gender Diverse Organisation of the Year | Tauranga City Council | |
Inclusive Leader - Gender Champion | Materoa Dodd | |
Inclusive Leader - Gender Champion | Frances Hague | |
Inclusive Leader - Gender Champion | Helen Shorthouse | |
Excellence in Governance Development | Ginnie Denny | |
Excellence in Governance Development | Dr Bev Edlin | |
Excellence in Governance Development | Nikki Franklin | |
Sport New Zealand Next Generation Leadership | Andrea Brewster | |
Sport New Zealand Next Generation Leadership | Hannah Doney | |
Sport New Zealand Next Generation Leadership | Angela Lim |
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NBR coverage 1 July 2016
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
Category | Division |
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 Governance | Individual |
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