Women on Boards

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.

CATEGORY	WINNER
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