eq+ BRAND FINAL by Olga Chatzidaki
The Equality+ (EQ+) Awards are organised by the Careers and Empoloyability team at the University of Liverpool to showcase the achievements of students and graduates. The awards recognise those who are passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and those who have broken down barriers to achieve personal success and career success.
At the awards ceremony, we celebrate students and graduates who have demonstrated determination, grit, and outstanding achievements. We also champion individuals and groups who are pushing the boundaries, little by little, championing equality, celebrating diversity, and creating more inclusive experiences for themselves and others.
The nomination process
Nominations closed on midnight Sunday 24 March 2024. All nominees will be informed on Friday 5 April and the shortlist will be announced on our website on Friday 15 April 2024.
All shortlisted nominees will be invited to the EQ+ Awards ceremony at the Victoria Gallery and Museum on Thursday 25 April 2024.
The judging panel
The EQ+ Awards panel is comprised of representatives from the University of Liverpool and external representatives who are invested in equality, diversity, and inclusion. The panel for 2024 is:
- Paul Aman, Principal Officer for Employment and Skills at the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
- Amal Abdulkadir, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing Officer at the University of Liverpool
- Nadine Jones, Progression Co-ordinator at MENCAP Liverpool and Sefton
- Gregory Hunter, Head of External Engagement and Opportunities, University of Liverpool
- Layla Davies, Diversity and Equality Officer at the University of Liverpool
- Stephen Haines, Director of Public Affairs at Impetus
The awards
There are eight award categories that celebrate different areas of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Each award is sponsored by an employer or an EQ+ partner invested in EDI, and the awards will be presented to winning students by employer sponsors on the night.
The award categories are as follows:
- Rising Star Award, sponsored by upReach
- Disability Champion, sponsored by HMRC
- Exceptional Entrepreneur Award, sponsored by Abjack
- Gender Equality Champion, sponsored by Amazon LPL
- LivUni Mentor of the Year, sponsored by Handshake
- Neurodiversity Champion, sponsored by Spaces Liverpool
- The REACH Award, sponsored by The Very Group
- Greatest Achievement to EDI 2024, Sponsored by Enterprise Mobility
The awards ceremony
An informal ceremony will take place in the Waterhouse Café at the Victoria Gallery Museum to celebrate the wonderful achievements of students and graduates. The EQ+ Awards will host 30 nominees, 10 employers, 6 judges, and key representatives from the University of Liverpool.
Light refreshments will be served throughout the event and the dress code is smart casual. The event will be seated and there are two quiet spaces for guests to access on request.
If you have any questions about the EQ+ Awards ceremony please email e.roberts-vick@liverpool.ac.uk.
Key dates
- 11 March 2024 - Nominations open
- 24 March 2024 - Nominations close
- 5 April - Shortlisted nominees informed
- 15 April 2024 - Shortlist announced
- 25 April 2024 - Awards Ceremony
Award Ceremony programme
5.30pm- Arrival
6.00pm- Welcome by Iwan Williams
6.15pm- Award presentations
6.35pm-Buffet & Networking
7.30pm- Award presentations
7.50pm- Networking
8:15pm- Closing remarks
Contact
If you have any questions about the EQ+ Awards please email e.roberts-vick@liverpool.ac.uk.
The Shortlist 2024
Shortlisted nominees will be announced on Monday 15 April.
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