Search

 More Search Options
About EOWA: Contains information on the Agency's role, the Act and our vision and mission statements. This section also contains the Director's profile and employment opportunites at the Agency.
About Equal Opportunity: Contains information on the importance of Equal Opportunity in the workplace and how it can benefit both your business and employees.
Developing a Workplace Program and Reporting: Includes all you need to know about reporting and compliance including developing workplace programs, submitting a compliance report and applying to be waived from reporting.
Case Studies: Diverse examples of the leading-edge practices being implemented by other organisations. Read about how these practices have benefited both business and workplace culture.
Partnerships and Events: Find out about upcoming EOWA events. Also download our calendar of other organisations' events, or tell us about an event your organisation is planning.
EOWA Employer of Choice for Women: Find out more about the initiatives these women-friendly organisations have put in place, or download information on applying for your organisation to become an Employer of Choice for Women. This section also contains useful resources for working women.
Research and Resources: This section houses the vast range of quality research and resources that have been produced by EOWA. Includes the EOWA Census, Annual Surveys, Publications and Employment Matter Guidelines and Resources.
Consultancy and Workshops: Download information on the various workshops and consultancy services provided by EOWA, including dates, times, locations and a registration form.
Media Centre: Contains media contact details and all EOWA Media Releases since December 1998.
Contact Us: Find our contact details including phone and fax numbers, physical and postal addresses and report submission contacts.
 Home : Business Achievement Awards : Previous Awards : 2001 Awards : Categories

In the first year of these awards, five awards were given in four categories in recognition of Equal Employment Opportunity excellence. Additionally, some companies will also be named Employers of Choice for Women in recognition of the breadth of their initiatives advancing women in the workplace.

The award categories, and the criteria by which the winners were judged, are:

Award 1 : Leading CEO for the Advancement of Women
Awarded to the person who demonstrates:

  • Leadership by example
  • Personal commitment to action
  • The drive of management accountability for action
  • Commitment to senior management vision, and
  • Delivery of improved outcomes for women and the business.

Award 2 : Diversity Leader for the Advancement of Women
Awarded to the HR/Diversity champion who shows he/she:

  • Understands EEO issues and how to address them
  • Integrates EEO for women into the business strategy
  • Takes action on issues relating to the Employment Matters
  • Is innovative or effective in creating change, and
  • Delivers improved outcomes for women and the business.

Award 3 

(a) Leading Organisation for the Advancement of Women 
(<500 employees)

(b) Leading Organisation for the Advancement of Women 
(>500 employees)

Awarded to the organisation that shows it:

  • Strategically positions EEO for women
  • Consults with employees
  • Has excellent analysis
  • Takes action on issues relating to Employment Matters, and
  • Delivers improved outcomes for women and the business.

Award 4 : Outstanding EEO Practice for the Advancement of Women
This award is to recognise the achievements of organisations that have made a difference in terms of:

  • Innovative practices to advance women
  • Effective addressing of EEO issues, and
  • Demonstrated strategic outcomes as a result.
 
back to top

Copyright 2001-2010 Commonwealth Government of Australia.
By viewing these pages you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Privacy | Copyright | ABN 47 641 643 874 | Site Map

 
Did you know . . .

Companies with the highest percentage of female executives delivered earnings far in excess of the median for other large firms in their industries.

(As reported in 1998 Harvard Business Review.)