The introduction of a new category in 2020 will allow the Diversity Awards NZ™ to celebrate even more organisations
doing workplace inclusion well and doing well because of it.
The Impact Award will recognise organisations that provide a service that is having a measurable impact on New Zealand
workplaces and our workforce.
“The award will be given to a programme or initiative that targets a diversity dimension or inclusion objective that is
delivering positive benefits to workforce participation and engagement and productivity, whether at a workplace or
industry level,” says Diversity Works New Zealand Interim Chief Executive Adrienne Miller.
Previously an organisation could enter an initiative only it was advancing a culture of diversity and inclusion within
its own workplace, she says.
“This meant we were unable to showcase some of the amazing work being done by service providers or industry
representative groups impacting a broader subset of the workforce,” Miller says.
Organisations with fewer than 50 employees are eligible for a Small Organisation Excellence Award again this year. This
can be awarded in any category. “Statistics show almost one million people work for New Zealand enterprises that employ
fewer than 50 people, so the mahi these small organisations are doing to advance diversity and inclusion has a big
impact,” Miller says. “We want to recognise that and encourage other small organisations to share their stories.”
Now in their 23rd year, the Diversity Awards NZ™ is an opportunity for New Zealand workplaces to celebrate the important
work they are doing in the diversity space, share the lessons they have learned and take inspiration from other
organisations building a more inclusive Aotearoa.
Entries are open and the addition of the new award brings the total number of categories to 10.
2020 Diversity Awards NZ™Previous Supreme Winners include Vector Limited, the New Zealand Defence Force, Real Journeys, New Zealand Police10 categories: Empowerment, Rainbow Inclusion, Cultural Celebration, Breaking Barriers, Impact, Walk the Talk, Emerging
Diversity and Inclusion, Work Life Balance, Tomorrow’s Workforce and Skills HighwaySupreme winner chosen from category winnersWinners chosen by an independent judging panel.Organisations with fewer than 50 employees are eligible for a Small Organisation Excellence Award. This can be awarded
in any category.Entries close at 3pm on Tuesday, 5 May 2020Finalists announced in early JuneWinners announced at Gala Dinner in Auckland on Wednesday, 26 August 2020.