EOWA would like to thank the following sponsors of the 2003 EOWA Business Achievement Awards (in alphabetical order):

Alcoa World Alumina Australia
For two consecutive years, Alcoa World Alumina Australia has been named as a winner of an EOWA Employer of Choice for Women citation. Alcoa’s exemplary policies and practices were again recognised when the company was announced as the winner of the 2001 ACCI National Work and Family Large Business Award category – one of six awards to recognise organisations taking the initiative in providing a more family-friendly work environment for their employees.
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Australian Industry Group
The Australian Industry Group has worked hard for many years to overcome outdated attitudes to women in the workplace. “The crucial thing is for employers to find the right people for the right job, regardless of who they are,” Ai Group Chief Executive Bob Herbert says. “It is a simple message – progressive attitudes lead to a stable, committed workforce with all the benefits which flow from that.”
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Autoliv
Autoliv defines diversity in as broad and inclusive terms as possible; age, gender, ethnic origin, culture and personal style. Autoliv is proud of its extremely diverse and rapidly growing workforce, in which 32 nationalities are represented and 47 different languages spoken. Autoliv Australia is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and the development of a work environment that gives everybody a fair go.
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Commonwealth Bank
The Commonwealth Bank's EEO/Diversity strategy is very clearly linked to the Bank’s vision and business objectives - "to create an inclusive environment where all staff are treated with respect and dignity, where all staff are able to contribute to their maximum potential and where the diversity of ideas, work styles and perspectives are valued and utilised to assist help grow the business.”
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Ford Motor Company of Australia
Ford Motor Company of Australia was formed in 1925 and is the longest established automotive manufacturer in Australia. It is the only Australian car manufacturer that wholly designs, develops and builds a range of vehicles locally - the Falcon range.
Ford employs over 5000 people from 68 different nationalities and this diversity is considered a key asset of the company and its ability to deliver superior products to a diverse customer base. Ford supports the community by through fundraising with the Red Cross Blood Bank, Leukemia Foundation and Cancer Council. Employees are also encouraged to participate in the Charitable Contribution Scheme and the 16-hour Community Service Program, which allows employees two paid days of work annually to contribute back to the organisation of their choice.
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IBM
IBM opened its doors in Australia seventy years ago: the same year that the Sydney Harbour bridge was opened and the ABC went to air for the first time. IBM is the world's largest information technology company, with years of leadership in helping businesses innovate. IBM is proud to have made a significant contribution to the productivity and competitiveness of Australian industry over that time.

Drawing on resources from across IBM and key business partners, IBM offers a wide range of services, solutions and technologies that enable customers to take full advantage of the on demand era. With the acquisition of PwC Consulting last year, IBM also became Australia’s largest business consulting company. IBM has around 11,000 employees in Australia and New Zealand.

IBM also has a proud history in diversity and has embraced policies and practices to attract and retain the best employees. Policies supporting a family friendly workplace, work/life balance, advancement of women, and employment of people with a disability has earned IBM public recognition.
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McDonald's
McDonald’s is one of the largest employers of young people in Australia. The system currently employees over 55,000 people and spends more than $20 million annually on training and people development. McDonald’s creates about 6000 new jobs each year – many of which are taken up by young people working their way through school and university.
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