Women in Governance Awards 2021

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

Announcing our 2021 Award Winners!

L to R - Sina Cotter-Tait, Caren Rangi ONZM, Evelyn Taumaunu, Jessie Chan and Jo Cribb

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Congratulations to all of our Award winners who were announced at the Awards Gala Dinner held 10 June at the Hilton Auckland. The Awards were presented by Ministers Hon Jan Tinetti, Hon Willie Jackson and Hon Aupito William Sio.

CATEGORYWINNER
Gender Diverse Organisation of the Year - Winner
Sponsored by Cybercraft
Ruralco
Gender Diverse Organisation of the Year - Highly Commended
Sponsored by Cybercraft
Thankyou Payroll
Not-for-Profit Governance Leader - Winner
Sponsored by Office of Ethnic Communities
Jo Cribb
Not-for-Profit Governance Leader - Highly Commended
Sponsored by Office of Ethnic Communities
Salome Nduta
Māori Governance Leader
Sponsored by Ministry for Women
Evelyn Taumaunu
Pacific Governance Leader
Sponsored by Ministry for Pacific Peoples
Caren Rangi ONZM
Emerging Governance Leader
Sponsored by Sport NZ
Sina Cotter-Tait
Inspiring Governance Leader
Sponsored by The University of Waikato
Jessie Chan

Ruralco - Gender Diverse Organisation of the Year Award winner

Congratulations to all of our Women in Governance Award finalists!

CATEGORY FINALIST
Gender Diverse Organisation of the Year BNZ
NZTE
Ruralco
Shama
Thankyou Payroll
Not-for-Profit Governance Leader Jo Cribb
Sally Morrison
Salome Nduta
Lindy Nelson
Maddy Surie
Māori Governance Leader Dr Nicola Ngawati
Rachel Petero
Liana Poutu
Sharon Shea
Evelyn Taumaunu
Pacific Governance Leader Meleane Burgess
Caren Rangi ONZM
Sina Cotter-Tait
Emerging Governance Leader Meleane Burgess
Sina Cotter-Tait
Nurain Janah
Nuwanthie Samarakone
Nora Swann
Inspiring Governance Leader Elle Archer
Jessie Chan

A few words from previous Award Winners...

"We are extremely proud of our achievement in winning the prestigious award of Gender Diverse Organisation of the Year 2019. We have worked hard to ensure that we are a positive example of a law firm committed to gender equality and diversity. We have developed a culture which enables women to succeed, removing obstacles, rather than creating them. It is fantastic to be recognised for this."
Anna Fox, Managing Partner, Saunders Robinson Brown Law

"Winning the Emerging Leader at the Women in Governance NZ awards was a career defining moment in my governance journey. The acknowledgement gave me a newfound confidence to pursue Boards I thought were out of my league and empowered me to stretch beyond my comfort zone. It’s an honour and privilege to stand beside other amazing women and be inspired by the many stories of strength, courage, hard work and determination."
Sara-Jane Elika

Business Partners