The finalists of 2023’s Board Awards, celebrating diverse Boards that positively impact the communities they serve, have been announced.
Diverse Boards are vital for effective decision-making, innovation and success, according to the awards organiser Diversifying Group. “We want to shine a light on the individuals and Boards who are paving the way in creating more inclusive practices whilst delivering on their mission,” stated Cynthia Davis, Founder & CEO. “When Boards are made up of people from different backgrounds who bring different lived experiences, this affords a more well-rounded and in-depth approach to the work they carry out.”
Diversifying Group leads inclusive recruitment campaigns to increase applications of aspiring non-Execs from under-represented backgrounds. “Through dedicated efforts of like-minded people and organisations, we are starting to see positive change in the diversity make-up of Boards,” added Davis. “The continued efforts to bring more diverse voices into influential decision-making spaces are propelling us forward in the fight for equality. That’s why at The Board Awards, we’re coming together to recognise, celebrate and inspire.”
2023’S BOARD AWARD FINALISTS
The Board Award finalists for this year, by category, include:
LIFETIME ACHIEVER
- Professor Emeritus Sue Sanders
- Sir Damon Buffini
- Cath Bacon
- Abdul A Ravat
- Asif Sadiq MBE
- Helena Morrissey
RISING STAR
- Dr Leanne Armitage, MD
- Lameya Chaudhury
- Mickela Hall-Ramsay
- Katrina Morris
- Claud Williams FRSA
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES BOARD OF THE YEAR
- the Albany
- eve Domestic Abuse Charity
- IgniteEquals
- Do it Now Now
- Manningham Housing Association
- Raw Material Music & Media Education Ltd
GREATEST IMPACT FOR INCLUSION BOARD OF THE YEAR
- Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc
- POhWER
- Financial Services Compensation Scheme
- The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
- Freedom from Torture
- IgniteQuals
- Manningham Housing Association
MEDICAL RESEARCH & HEALTHCARE BOARD OF THE YEAR
- CANCER BLACK CARE
- Health Education England
DISABILITY BOARD OF THE YEAR
- Mencap
- POhWER
- AFK | Working With Disability
CHILDREN & YOUTH BOARD OF THE YEAR
- POP UP PROJECTS CIC
- Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)
- Youth Endowment Fund
FTSE BOARD OF THE YEAR
- Hargreaves Lansdown
- Phoenix Group Holdings, LLC
- ITV
- Moneysupermarket Group
CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENT BOARD OF THE YEAR
- Friends of the Earth
- Global Action Plan
- BLACK ENVIRONMENT NETWORK
- Keep Britain Tidy
INTERNATIONAL AID & DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE YEAR
- Freedom from Torture
- Comic Relief
- Rasa Schools Foundation
- Amnesty International
- Inspire Women and Children
AWARDS CEREMONY
The Board Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday 19th May 2023 at County Hall, London. Click here to find out more.
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