Two weeks left to get your nominations in for the Kirklees Diversity, Equality, and Innovation Awards Ceremony
Excellent diversity, equality, and innovation work in Kirklees to be showcased by event at Kirklees College in Huddersfield.
Businesses, organisations, and community groups are urged to enter this year’s awards which will be presented at the conference, to not only achieve recognition for great work, but also act as an example to others of what can be achieved.
There are seven categories open for nominations including, ‘Inclusive Third Sector Organisation of the Year’. This award recognises the exceptional work of Third Sector organisations including charities, voluntary and community organisations in the fields of equality, diversity, and inclusion across Kirklees.
To enter, visit the event website www.kirkleesdiversityandinnovation.com and complete an online entry form. The deadline for entries is Friday 1st July at 5pm.
Reasons to get involved:
- Benchmarking: The application process can often force you to look at your business or organisation from a different perspective. This will help you identify areas for further development.
- Promotion: Being shortlisted can promote your business or organisation. Awards celebrate hard work and achievements. It’s fantastic to be recognised so it’s important to make sure that people know what you have achieved.
- Be an inspiration to others: Some businesses and organisations may not know where to start when it comes to implementing an EDI strategy. By highlighting your successes you can be an inspiration to others.
- We must embrace and celebrate diversity: In a business, organisation or a community setting we must embrace diversity. Celebrate your staff, colleagues or service users and share with others how they can follow your lead.
- Colleague motivation: Awards recognise the hard work and achievements of your colleagues. Being shortlisted can be a great boost to morale and motivation. Colleagues are focused on what’s great about the business or organisation they work for and can feel proud to be a part of it.
The event is organised by the Kirklees Diversity = Innovation Network, a diverse group of organisations who are committed to creating a culture of belonging in their workplaces. Network members include Cummins Turbo Technologies, Sygenta along with Kirklees College, KAL, Kirklees Council and Haddletons.
The aim of the showcase is to give people fresh inspiration, energy, and ideas on how to create a culture in their workplace where everyone belongs. Topics for the conference will include effective leadership, attracting the best talent and how equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging improves productivity, whilst the awards will celebrate businesses and organisations who see equality as more than just policies, practices, and a sense of social responsibility. It is something that runs through the very heart of what they do.
Winners of the awards will be announced at the Kirklees Diversity, Equality, and Innovation event on 21st September 2022.
For information contact Katie Isaacson info@kirkleesdiversityandinnovation.com.