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2020 Top 50 Women in Engineering:
Sustainability (#WE50)
Sustainability (#WE50)
Nominations are open for the 2020 Top 50 Women in Engineering (#WE50)
Founded by the Women's Engineering Society in 2016, the WE50 awards are a UK event linked to International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) - the global celebration of women in engineering that takes place on 23 June each year.
The WE50 raises awareness of the skills shortage facing the industry, highlighting the huge discrepancy between the number of men vs. women currently in engineering professions. We aim to change perceptions, encouraging young women to consider engineering as a viable and rewarding career.
The WE50 raises awareness of the skills shortage facing the industry, highlighting the huge discrepancy between the number of men vs. women currently in engineering professions. We aim to change perceptions, encouraging young women to consider engineering as a viable and rewarding career.
In 2015, the United Nations signed a historic declaration to mark its 70th anniversary. They committed to achieving sustainable development in its three dimensions – economic, social and environmental, and created the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with 17 Sustainable Development Goals which you can see here.
In December 2019, the United Nations held the COP25, the Climate Change Conference in Madrid, which brought the world together to consider ways to strengthen the implementation of the Paris Agreement. COP25 came at a time when new data showed the climate emergency is getting worse every day, and is impacting people’s lives everywhere, whether from extreme heat, air pollution, wildfires, intensified flooding or droughts. More on the climate change here.
These two initiatives are why the Women’s Engineering Society will recognise the Top 50 Women who are involved in sustainability in engineering or an allied discipline in 2020.
If you, or a colleague or someone you know, are involved in the formulation and/or delivery of sustainable strategies and solutions, addressing the challenges of the Climate Emergency, Net Zero Carbon and/or delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals, then we want you to make a nomination for the Top 50 Women in Sustainability as we celebrate the women who #ShapetheWorld.
In December 2019, the United Nations held the COP25, the Climate Change Conference in Madrid, which brought the world together to consider ways to strengthen the implementation of the Paris Agreement. COP25 came at a time when new data showed the climate emergency is getting worse every day, and is impacting people’s lives everywhere, whether from extreme heat, air pollution, wildfires, intensified flooding or droughts. More on the climate change here.
These two initiatives are why the Women’s Engineering Society will recognise the Top 50 Women who are involved in sustainability in engineering or an allied discipline in 2020.
If you, or a colleague or someone you know, are involved in the formulation and/or delivery of sustainable strategies and solutions, addressing the challenges of the Climate Emergency, Net Zero Carbon and/or delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals, then we want you to make a nomination for the Top 50 Women in Sustainability as we celebrate the women who #ShapetheWorld.
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2020 WE50 Criteria
Judging is based solely on the strict 400-word citation and is focused on the following criteria. Nominees do not have to meet all criteria. Self-nominations are encouraged.
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Nominees who demonstrate support of other women in engineering will be more successful than those who do not.
If you know a colleague, friend, or someone in your network who should be recognised for their work in the delivery of sustainable strategies and solutions to address the Climate Emergency, reach Net Zero Carbon and/or deliver the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, or if you would like to self-nominate, please nominate here. The nominations deadline is 12 noon Tuesday 14 April 2020 so please ensure you nominate now and don’t miss out!
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Hints & tips on writing a great awards application
The Women's Engineering Society has an insightful guide compiled by our previous award judges on what makes a great winning entry. Visit the guide here
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Important WE50 dates
8 March 2020 – #WE50 Nominations open 14 April 2020 – 12 noon #WE50 nominations close 11 May 2020 - #WE50 winners notified 23 June 2020 - #WE50 winners announced Previous WE50 awards have included:
2019 – Current and Former Apprentices 2018 – Returners and Transferrers 2017 – Under 35 2016 – The inaugural Top 50 Women in Engineering |
When publicising the WE50 please remember to use the following hashtags: #WE50 #INWED20 #ShapeTheWorld and tag the following Twitter accounts @WES1919 and @INWED1919
Previous WE50 Winners - for profiles of previous WE50 winners, please click on the images below.
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Dawn Childs
2016 WE50 winner |
Nicola Grahamslaw
2018 WE50 winner |
Prof. Karen Holford
2016 WE50 winner |
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International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) celebrates its seventh year in 2020. Held each year on 23 June the day is a global celebration of women in engineering. We encourage everyone to participate and think of ways to encourage the next generation of female engineers.
www.inwed.org.uk |
The Women's Engineering Society (WES) is a professional network of women engineers, scientists and technologists. Membership can expand your network, give you access to tools to improve your employability and help support other women in engineering professions.
www.wes.org.uk |
