AWARDS

awards are the first regional awards initiative that recognizes companies who are taking action for gender equality in the region aligned to the WEPs, with the ultimate objective to make good practices visible and encourage more businesses to take action by joining the WEPs.

As this was the first year of the Awards in South Africa, the WEP Awards formed part of the Gender Mainstreaming Awards held on 6 October at Gallagher Estate Midrand. This was a black-tie event for 500 attendees. (Note: After the Covid 19 lockdown the physical award ceremonies applied a slightly more cautious approach. It is envisaged that in 2023 these Awards will once again attract an audience of 850).

It is envisaged that we will host a standalone WEPs Awards event in 2023.

There Were Four Judges For The Weps Awards

Amelia Beattie

CEO of Johannesburg Stock Exchange Listed Liberty2Degrees. (Amelia has recently joined as a WEPs Member).

NTOMBI LANGA-ROYDS

Non-executive director various companies.

Millard Arnold

Chairperson Advisory Board of Rhodes University Business School.

Lerato Semenya

Non-executive director, Kuehne + Nagel Inzuzo Trust. THE FINALISTS WERE:

Gender Inclusive Workplace

Alexander Forbes

RMB Webber Wentzel

Leanin In

Lean In helps women achieve their ambitions and helps companies build inclusive workplaces where women of all identities are supported and empowered.

LeanIn gives women the support and skills to navigate bias and lean into their strengths, and provides companies the tools to ensure women have equal opportunities to advance and feel valued in their workplace.

The LeanIn diversity, equity, and inclusion programmess equip every employee with the knowledge and tools they need to create a more inclusive workplace culture.

In 2023 we trained up a number of facilitators in corporates who are now ready to implement the programmes within their companies.