The first group of awards is for individual women and girls who are ideal role models to inspire the next generation of girls. The second group recognises teachers, careers advisers and recruitment campaigns for growing the talent pipeline. Last but not least, nominations are invited from employers, leaders and champions who are making a difference to the position of women in their organisation or sector. The categories are listed below..
The deadline for nominations is Friday 22 August.
The compere for the Awards ceremony, which takes place on Thursday 13 November 2014 at the Grange Hotel Tower Bridge, London, will once again be Alice Bhandhukravi, Reporter/Presenter, BBC London TV News.
Sarah Shaw, Wise Campaign., says: "In 2014, our 30th year, we are hosting a daytime programme of speakers, workshops and knowledge sharing sessions on the subject of 'The STEM workforce we want to build for the next 30 years,' followed by a black tie dinner and awards ceremony. We have once again invited Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to present the Awards as patron of the WISE campaign."
MAKING THE CASE
Awards in this group will inspire girls and women to study and work in science, technology and engineering by showing how they too can make a difference.
WISE Girl: Recognises and celebrates a girl/young woman under the age of 18 with a passion for science, technology, engineering or mathematics, whose outstanding achievements have already inspired other girls. SPONSORED BY INTEL
WISE Apprentice: This award celebrates the achievements of a female apprentice in science, engineering, technology or manufacturing, to inspire more women to choose an apprenticeship as a route into a career in STEM. SPONSORED BY INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ICE)
WISE Hero Award: Recognising a woman's contribution to health, well being and safety or improving people's lives through science, engineering or technology, whose story will inspire others to see the opportunities to make a difference through science. SPONSORED BY BABCOCK
WISE Research: For groundbreaking scientific research by a female-led team which has advanced knowledge and will make a difference to people's lives. SPONSORED BY THE IET & THE WELLCOME TRUST
WISE Lifetime Achievement: This award celebrates the achievements of a woman who has had a truly outstanding career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics and has inspired and supported other women to follow in her footsteps. SPONSORED BY HALLIBURTON
BUILDING AND SUSTAINING THE PIPELINE
Nominations in this group need to demonstrate how their actions have increased the recruitment, retention and progression of women in STEM organisations or sectors where women are currently under-represented.
WISE Recruiter: For a recruitment campaign which has increased the number of women on STEM courses or in STEM employment. The award could be for an in-house or an agency campaign. SPONSORED BY ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
WISE Advisor: For a careers advisor, teacher, lecturer or mentor (male or female) who has increased the number of girls and women who pursue further study and/or find work in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or related sectors and supports them to achieve their potential.
* SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE *
WISE Employer: Recognising an employer who can demonstrate an increase in the retention and progression of women in scientific, technology, engineering or mathematical roles as a result of actions they have taken to enable women to achieve their potential. SPONSORED BY ATKINS
WISE Leadership: For an organisation which has made a difference to the participation of girls and/or women in STEM to improve diversity and inclusion within their sector. Nominations are invited from STEM organisations, professional bodies, sector skills councils, trade unions, companies or educational institutions which can demonstrate that they have used their influence to drive change. SPONSORED BY AWE
WISE Champion: For an individual champion who has used their position to influence others to take positive action to promote female talent in STEM, within their own organisation or beyond. SPONSORED BY RESEARCH COUNCILS UK (RCUK)
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