DIVERSITY
AND INCLUSION CHAMPION
AWARD.
This award recognises an individual who has made a profound and lasting contribution to the promotion of diversity and inclusion within the engineering profession. It celebrates those actively working to create a more equitable and representative engineering community.
Entrants should demonstrate:
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implementation of successful initiatives to increase diversity in engineering
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development of inclusive policies and practices within organisations
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mentorship and support for underrepresented groups in engineering
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advocacy for systemic changes to promote equity in the profession
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creation of programmes to attract and retain diverse talent in engineering
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measurable improvements in diversity and inclusion resulting from the entrant's efforts.
Eligibility
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Entries are open to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents.
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The work must have been substantially completed in New Zealand and undertaken between November 2022 and November 2024.
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Entries may include work by non-engineers.
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The entrant doesn’t have to be an Engineering New Zealand member.
Judging criteria
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Leadership (30%): Demonstrated commitment to driving diversity and inclusion initiatives
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Impact (25%): Measurable positive outcomes resulting from the nominee's efforts
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Innovation (20%): Creative approaches to addressing diversity and inclusion challenges
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Advocacy (15%): Effectiveness in raising awareness and promoting change
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Sustainability (10%): Long-term viability and potential for continued impact of initiatives
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