The countdown is on! With only two weeks remaining until nominations close on 21st March, it’s time to cast the spotlight on the remarkable women who are making waves in their respective fields and nominate them for the prestigious Rising Star Awards.
Do you know a woman who embodies excellence, leadership, and innovation? Someone whose achievements and dedication deserve to be recognised? Now is the moment to celebrate her contributions and elevate her to the next level of recognition!
The Rising Star Awards are not just about acknowledging individual success; they’re about championing diversity, empowering women, and driving positive change across industries. By nominating an outstanding woman, you’re not only honouring her accomplishments but also inspiring others and fostering a culture of recognition and inclusion.
From Finance and Technology to Law and Entrepreneurship, the Rising Star Awards celebrate women from all walks of life who are pushing boundaries and shaping the future. Whether she’s a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, her story deserves to be told, her achievements celebrated, and her impact recognised.
Don’t let this opportunity slip away! Take action today and nominate that exceptional woman who is making a difference in her field. Let’s ensure her contributions are celebrated and her potential unleashed for the world to see.
Nominations are now open and accessible through the Rising Stars’ website. The ten-week nomination period closes on 21st March, don’t miss your chance to nominate to recognise the brilliance that defines our community. Nominations are a two-step process. Firstly, the nomination, and secondly the supporting information for our judges. These details must be received by the closing date. Self-nominations are encouraged – no one knows your story like you do!
Once nominations have closed, our outstanding panel of judges will curate a shortlist of ten outstanding women from each industry category, along with ten from the Champion, Global Award for Achievement, and Men for Gender Balance categories. Three exceptional companies will also be shortlisted for the coveted Company of the Year award.
Our shortlist will be announced on 14 May and all shortlisted will be invited to celebrate with us on 21 May on the rooftop of RBC right in the heart of the City of London. The public vote for shortlisted individuals will then be open for shortlisted individuals to be in with a chance to win a second award cast by the public.
Our winners will be announced on 28 May and invited to join our prestigious awards ceremony at the Londoner on 17 July 2024 (ticket prices apply). Let’s make this tenth birthday celebration a milestone to remember!
Have you ever envisioned yourself taking centre stage at our esteemed Rising Star Awards? Before you begin drafting your nomination, you might want to join us behind the scenes for this awards nomination tips and tricks, session with founder and serial awards judge, Vanessa Vallely OBE.
Nominations opens
15 January 2024
Nominations close
21 March 2024
Additional Info Deadline
21 March 2024
Judging starts
08 April 2024
Shortlist announced
14 May 2024
Public Vote opens
14 May 2024
Public Vote closes
20 May 2024
Shortlist celebration
21 May 2024
Winners announced
28 May 2024
Awards Ceremony
17 July 2024
March
01apr09:3012:30Dementia and the Workplace: A Guide for HR and Workplace Leaders
01/04/2025 09:30 - 12:30(GMT+00:00)
Radyr Golf Club
Drysgol Road, Radyr, CF15 8BS
Learn how HR can support employees with dementia by fostering inclusive policies, raising awareness and creating a strengths-based culture.
With rising retirement ages and a growing number of younger people diagnosed with dementia (over 71,000 under 65), it’s vital for HR professionals to increase awareness and understanding of dementia in the workplace. This session will explore how dementia can affect individuals differently and provide practical strategies for offering meaningful support at work.
Younger employees with dementia may face unique challenges, such as balancing caregiving responsibilities or raising children alongside their diagnosis. Navigating workplace systems can be overwhelming for them, but with the right policies and approaches, you can make a difference.
At this session, we’ll challenge outdated perceptions of dementia and focus on how HR leaders can foster inclusive, strengths-based environments that empower individuals at every stage of their journey.
This session is designed for HR professionals, managers, occupational health teams, and anyone responsible for employee wellbeing. If you’re keen to create a workplace culture that truly supports colleagues with dementia, this is for you.
We are part of Platfform, the mental health and social change charity with over 30 years experience. Effro is Platfform’s dementia support project which supports people living with dementia to lead fulfilling lives based on sensory experiences and activities that spark real joy.
Many dementia charities and organisations only focus on the practical or medical needs of the people they work with. At Effro, we believe there’s more that can be done; that recognising the needs, preferences and individuality of each person creates opportunities for a better life.
Through this approach, we work with people to explore the things that interest them, that bring fascination or excitement, and that add to a life joyfully lived.
The work we do with people living with dementia includes activity sessions in any residential setting, one-to-one support, liaison and guidance, and new ways and ideas to reignite passions and stir positive memories.
Rhian Pitt
Rhian has been co-producing, developing, and delivering workshops with Effro since the training team was formed in 2021. With nearly 15 years of experience in teaching and training, she also brings personal connections to dementia, remaining mindful of the topic’s sensitive nature.
Rhadyr Golf Club, Drysgol Road, Cardiff CF15 8BS
www.radyrgolf.co.uk
Light refreshments are included
*This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.
01apr10:0013:00Women in Business: CoWorking & Connections | Milton Keynes Accelerator
01/04/2025 10:00 - 13:00(GMT+00:00)
NatWest Milton Keynes (C:MK shopping centre, door 14)
Midsummer Boulevard 164 Midsummer Arcade Milton Keynes MK9 3BB
Bringing female founders together to cowork in our accelerator events space on a monthly basis; informal connectivity and network expansion. As longstanding
As longstanding supporters of Women in Business we understand the various challenges that women might face when setting up or running their business, and our goal is to make a positive difference to women in business across the UK through our Business Builder and Accelerator programme and our Women in Business Specialists who provide tailored support for women looking to start up and grow their business, no matter what their size or sector.
As the largest supporter of UK businesses, we champion anyone starting or growing a business, with a specific focus on women and those from ethnic minority communities.
NatWest is a business that understands when customers and people succeed, communities succeed, and the economy thrives. As part of our purpose, we are looking at how we can drive change for our communities in enterprise, learning and climate. As one of the leading supporters of UK business, we are prioritising enterprise as a force of change. This includes focusing on the people and communities who have traditionally faced the highest barriers to entry and figuring out ways to remove these. Learning is also key to their continued growth as a company in an ever changing and increasingly digital world.
Detailed research found that the biggest opportunities to help female entrepreneurs fell into three areas:
1. Increasing the Funding directed towards them.
2. Greater family care support
3. Relatable and accessible mentors and networks.
Yet, despite more women setting up and scaling up in business the disparity between men and women starting businesses remains and the latest research shows that women in business are still not getting their fair share of funding.
Join us to cowork and network; the kettles on.
Bring your laptop or device to get some work done, we’ll provide the wifi and the biscuits!