Male or female who is actively sponsoring others up the ranks.
They have ingrained into their leadership style a recognition of the provable benefits to their business that diversity brings, with special emphasis on gender.
The nomination is made by a person or group of people who know the nominee very well, primarily in a business role, and the nominee accepts the nomination in writing.
Individual
Nominate an Individual for a Gender Mainstreaming Awards category.
Company
Nominate a company for a Gender Mainstreaming Awards category.
| Aspects Adjudicated Upon | Weighting | Indicator | Example |
| Level of seniority | 20 | Recognition of the level that the nominee operates at in their business dealings. | The more senior the person in the organisation the more influence they may assert |
| Extent of influence | 20 | Acknowledgement of the length and breadth of the sphere of influence. | Does the nominee positively influence those above, below and his / her peers. |
| Type of environment | 30 | What is the sector that the nominee is working in and what is the perceived level of difficulty regarding the advancement of women in that sector. | The more difficult the sector the harder it is for the nominee to lead effectively in an inclusive manner. This should be taken account of. |
| Broadness of communities affected | 20 | Is the nominee a leader of statue outside of his or her working environment | Is the nominee acknowledged as an inclusive leader within his or her broader community. |
| Other redeeming qualities | 10 | Any other information that shows the nominee in a positive light. | This section shows |