INSPIRING CHANGE AWARDS
CECA is introducing a new suite of awards to recognise companies who can demonstrate
they value and promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace and wider community.
The awards will highlight organisations that understand the broad scope of diversity,
nurture a culture of fairness, inclusion and respect and have taken active steps to ensure
equality of opportunity.
Eligibility:
All those working in the infrastructure sector of the construction industry.
Criteria:
Entries are invited from organisations that have introduced innovative and
creative interventions that are aligned to the business strategy and will inspire other
employers to follow their lead.
Award:
An inscribed trophy will be presented at the Inspiring Change Awards being
held at the Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons on Wednesday, 27th January, 2015 at
7.00pm. The keynote speaker at the Awards Reception is Caroline Dinenage, MP
Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Women and Equalities and Family Justice.
How to Enter: Entrants should provide a case study, of no more than 500 words, which
describes how your company has developed an event, intervention or resource aimed at
promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, improving employability skills or
access to job opportunities. There are also some specific questions for each of the
categories. Each answer should not exceed 100 words.
The case study should define the target audience, explain the benefits and any research or
analysis carried out to ensure successful outcomes. Wherever possible, you should try to
support your achievements with data and statistics.
The judges will be looking for evidence of the following:
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How the initiative is aligned to company goals
How it has helped to enhance the culture within the company
How it has made a sustainable and positive impact on the workforce and supply
chain or school and the wider community
Additionally, in support of your entry, you may provide up to 4 photographs or graphics.
Links to websites will be disregarded.
The closing date for entry is Monday 11th January 2016. Completed entry forms or queries
should be sent to entries@inspiringchangeawards.co.uk
Inspiring Change - Schools and Colleges
Name of Company:
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Address:
Address
No. of Employees:
No. of employees
Name of Contact:
Name of Contact
Job Title:
Contact Details:
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number
Email address
Job Title
Describe how your company has developed an event, intervention or resource aimed at
ending educational inequalities by encouraging young people in schools or colleges to
enhance their skills and achieve their potential. Wherever possible, you should try to
support your achievements with data and statistics. Please note links to websites will be
disregarded
1.
Case Study (please do not exceed 500 words)
Describe an initiative or activity the business has introduced to engage with and
inspire students from all back grounds to achieve their full potential and/or expand
their horizons.
Please define the target audience and any research or analysis carried out to
ensure successful outcomes. Describe any lessons learnt and what the next steps
are.
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Questions (each response to the following 4 questions should not exceed 100 words)
2.
How will this initiative develop skills and prepare young people for successful
working lives? Describe the challenges that had to be overcome. Click here to
enter text. Please do not exceed 100 words
3.
Will this initiative help improve the diversity of entrants into the industry? If so,
how? Click here to enter text.
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How has it delivered business benefits? Click here to enter text.
5.
Describe who lead the initiatives and the resources that were invested Click here
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In support of your entry, you may provide up to 4 photographs or graphics. Links to
websites will be disregarded.
Completed entry forms or queries should be sent to
entries@inspiringchangeawards.co.uk
Inspiring Change - Workplace
Name of Company:
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Address:
Address
No. of Employees:
No. of employees
Name of Contact:
Name of Contact
Job Title:
Contact Details:
Telephone
number
Email address
Job Title
Describe how your company has developed an event, intervention or resource aimed at
promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Wherever possible, you should try to
support your achievements with data and statistics. Please note, links to websites will be
disregarded.
1.
Case Study (please do not exceed 500 words)
Describe an initiative the business introduced that has helped to foster an inclusive
workplace where people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and life
experiences share ideas and work productively together. How has the business
nurtured a culture of fairness, inclusion and respect in the workplace?
Please define the target audience, explain the benefits and any research or
analysis carried out to ensure successful outcomes. Describe any lessons learnt and
what the next steps are.
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Questions (each response to the following 4 questions should not exceed 100 words)
2.
Describe why the business sees value in having a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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3.
How will this initiative help bring about lasting and tangible culture change within
the business? Click here to enter text.
4.
Describe who lead the initiative and the resources that were invested in it. Click
here to enter text.
5.
How has the initiative delivered business benefits? Click here to enter text.
In support of your entry, you may provide up to 4 photographs or graphics. Links to
websites will be disregarded.
Completed entry forms or queries should be sent to
entries@inspiringchangeawards.co.uk
Inspiring Change - Community
Name of Company:
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Address:
Address
No. of Employees:
No. of employees
Name of Contact:
Name of Contact
Job Title:
Contact Details:
Telephone
number
Email address
Job Title
Describe how your company has developed an event, intervention or resource to boost job
opportunities through engagement with the wider in the community. For example, this
could be either by helping small businesses to grow or by assisting people to overcome
disadvantage by increasing access to meaningful employment. Wherever possible, you
should try to support your achievements with data and statistics. Please note, links to
websites will be disregarded.
1.
Case Study (please do not exceed 500 words)
Describe an initiative, or activity, that the business has introduced that has
created job opportunities by raising aspirations and skills.
Please define the target audience, explain the benefits and any research or
analysis carried out to ensure successful outcomes. Describe any lessons learnt,
any challenges that had to be overcome and what the next steps are.
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Questions (each response to the following 4 questions should not exceed 100 words)
2.
How has this initiative boosted employment opportunities and/or encouraged and
enhanced understanding and collaboration? Has the initiative provided real jobs or
meaningful work experience for those facing barriers to employment? Click here to
enter text. Please do not exceed 100 words
3.
Will this initiative help improve the diversity of entrants into the industry? If so,
how? Click here to enter text.
4.
Describe who lead the initiative and the resources that were invested in it. Click
here to enter text.
5.
How has the initiative delivered business and/or community benefits? Click here to
enter text.
In support of your entry, you may provide up to 4 photographs or graphics. Links to
websites will be disregarded.
Completed entry forms or queries should be sent to
entries@inspiringchangeawards.co.uk