15 SEPTEMBER 2021

Promoting diversity & inclusion
to transform the construction industry

#womeninconstruction

Award category: Company of the Year Championing Inclusion and Diversity

This award recognises the initiatives, efforts and activities taken up by a company that has raised the bar and has set an example by cultivating an inclusive and diverse atmosphere in the workplace.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Companies in the construction sector based in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region with active operations for at least three years in that region
Nominations can be submitted by companies affiliated with the construction industry, such as architecture firms, contractors, consulting firms, engineering firms, real estate developers, etc.

WHO CAN SUBMIT NOMINATIONS?

Nominations can be made by the company directly, only once
Joint ventures, subsidiaries, merged and/or acquired companies with separate brand presence and diversity initiatives may submit separate nominations
Stakeholders/individuals can nominate more than one company
Past winners and finalists, and ambassadors are welcome to apply
Please do not submit your nominations for the same company more than once, if multiple entries are received, only the most recent entry will be considered - older entries will be deleted

A SUCCESSFUL ENTRY MUST INCLUDE

A comprehensive and fully completed entry form
A clear mention and description of the key initiatives taken by the company to promote inclusion & diversity within the organisation
A clear mention and description of the impact/results the aforementioned initiatives have created
The percentage of female employees in the company:
- as a ratio to men
- in leadership/senior positions
Recommendation letters (minimum 2) from business stakeholders, and/or clients supporting the company’s case on inclusion & diversity initiatives, not older than 1 April 2019
Evidence of industry awards/recognition received, not older than 1 April 2019, if any

ENTRIES WILL BE EVALUATED BY THE JURY ON

Quality and originality of the submission
Initiatives taken by the business will be evaluated based on the impact and quality generated rather than quantity, and they may include:
- Efforts to bridge the gender and pay gap
- Flexibility programmes offered to working women and mothers
- Initiatives taken to get more female employees on the field
- Progress made within the business after starting the initiatives