Women’s Interventions for the ESGs Reception & Awards
In a dazzling celebration of women’s empowerment and leadership, Athena40 – A Platform for Visionary Leadership and its Founder journalist and social entrepreneur Elizabeth Filippouli, hosted the Women’s Contributions to Sustainability Awards on March 20, 2024.
The event was in partnership with the the London Press Club, KNOCK, inc. and with the support of ROKH Global, the Hellenic Recovery Recycling Corporation and the City of London Corporation showcasing the extraordinary accomplishments of seven remarkable women across various categories, honouring their commitment to driving positive change and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.
Winners and shortlisted were women of exceptional achievements so enormous congrats goes to each and all! Particular thanks to the Mayfair Times, the Hellenic Recovery Recycling Corporation and to the Foreign Press Association in London Unblocked Events for their support.
The evening, was under the auspices of the Lady Mayoress Elisabeth Mainelli, and commenced with an electrifying atmosphere as attendees gathered to recognise and celebrate the winners in seven categories:
Change Visionary: Nurdeniz Tuncer whose innovative initiatives have sparked transformative shifts in societal norms in Turkey for people with disabilities.
Leader of Positive Impact: Lynne Parker as the founder and chief executive of Funny Women which she set up in 2002.
Sustainability Ambassador: Eleni Skarveli recognizing her tireless advocacy for environmental conservation and sustainable travelling.
Pioneer in Tech and Innovation: Sarah Mintey MBE for her ground-breaking contributions to the field of technology and education.
Promoter of Understanding Between Cultures was given to Geraldine Sharpe-Newton, honouring her advocacy and bridge-building initiatives for over four decades.
Advocate for the Rights of Women: The charity Media Matters for Women for their unwavering commitment to advancing gender equality and championing the rights of women in Sierra Leone.
Artist whose work Re-Imagines our Societies: London-based Iranian artist Anahita Rezvani-Rad for amplifying the voices of Iranian women.
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“From grassroots activism to corporate boardrooms, women are at the forefront, advocating for sustainable practices and spearheading transformative change. Together, we pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable world,” said Elizabeth Filippouli, Founder of Athena40 and Global Thinkers Forum.
Doug Wills, Chair of the London Press Club said: “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and express gratitude to everyone who contributed to making the Women and Sustainability Awards Evening a resounding success.”
The Lady Mayoress gave a powerful speech saying: “While women constitute half of the world’s human capital, they remain one of its most underutilised resources. Sustainable economic growth at national and global levels depends on women joining the labour force and fuller use being made of their skills and qualifications. Tonight is an opportunity to celebrate women’s contribution to sustainability, accountability and the prosperity of our societies.”
