The national Women in Governance Awards programme recognises and celebrates innovation, excellence, creativity and commitment to diversity by both organisations and individuals.
L to R - Sina Cotter-Tait, Caren Rangi ONZM, Evelyn Taumaunu, Jessie Chan and Jo Cribb
View photo gallery of Award Winners and Finalists
View photo gallery of the Awards Gala Dinner
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
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
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