Awards 2009 Case Studies

We are delighted to showcase the entries shortlisted  for all the categories featured in the 2009 Opportunity Now Awards,  recognising exceptional progress in organisations working toward gender equality, diversity  and inclusion.

Advancing Women in Business Award :
For a programme aimed at addressing equality, diversity and inclusion with an impact on women. OPen to ON members in the private sector.

Eversheds  Flexible Working
McDonalds  Women's leadership Development

Congratulations to  the Winner !  PricewaterhouseCoopers  Diversity and Strategy and Increasing Women Partners. 




Advancing Women in Public Service
For a programme aimed at addressing equality and diversity and inclusion with an impact on women- Open to ON members in the public sector.

Birmingham City Council  Advancing Women in the Workplace
Leicestershire Constabulary  Addressing issues for Women

Congratulations to the Winner !  London Fire Brigade Graduate Entry Scheme.




The Santander Award: Equality of Opportunity through Education and Learning: 
An award for educational initiatives that address barriers to women's progression in the workplace, including internal training and development programmes or working with establishments to inspire girls and young women to consider non- traditional roles.

IBM Networking and development programme
KPMG  Reach - a Development Programme for Women Managers.

Congratulations to the Winner !  Goldman Sachs 10.000 Women Programme  



Global Award:
This award is specifically for a gender equality or diversity programme or initiative which extends across at least 3 countries.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office A Global learning and Culture Change Programme
Goldman Sachs Women's Career Strategies Initiative

Congratulations to the Winner  ! PricewaterhouseCoopers Gender Advisory Council

Innovation Award: 
This award is for  a programme that is particularly innovative or unprecedented.  It is designed to recognise organisations that have started to tackle issues in a cutting edge or different way.

Ernst and Young Improving the Quality of  Decision Making Around People
Sainsbury's  Recruitment and Skill Development

Congratulations to the Winner ! Citi  Maternity Transitions.