Zodiac Sponsor Equality & Diversity Award

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Zodiac Training were delighted to be part of the recent Yorkshire and Humber Regional Diversity Champion Awards 2010 and to be sponsors of  the Embedding Equality and Diversity Award.

The day began with a fascinating and thought provoking performance by Rotherham College’s Performing Arts Learners who promote diversity through drama. The performance was well received and attracted some very positive feedback.

From left: Event Organiser Alex Baghurst, Zodiac MD Jon Smith, Craven College E&D Manager Mary Waterfall, Craven College Staff Dev. Manager Catherine Adams, Zodiac HR Director Samantha Smith.

Following the dramatic performance by Rotherham College came the drama of the awards themselves. The Zodiac-sponsored embedding Equality and Diversity category attracted some extremely strong applications and demonstrated the excellent work being carried out by a wide variety of organisations.

Shortlisted for the award were Craven College, University Academy Keighley and Shipley College. All 3 nominees demonstrated their total dedication to embedding equality and diversity and the sharing of best practice. Zodiac Training’s Managing Director, Jon Smith, announced Craven College the winners of the award, with University Academy Keighley being Highly Commended.

Catherine Adams, Staff Development Manager of Craven College said, “We feel delighted, fantastic! It’s recognition of a lot of hard work from the whole team across the college. In the last 12 months we’ve made significant progress in terms of how we approach equality and diversity and we have managed to embed equality and diversity into everything we do in the college.”

Jon Smith, Managing Director of Zodiac Training said, “Since we first launched in 1996 we have built Zodiac Training upon our passionate belief that a safe and fair learning environment can and should be available to  everyone, so we are delighted to be here supporting and celebrating equality and diversity within further education. I would like to congratulate Craven College for their success and all of the nominees for their hard work and dedication in embedding equality and diversity – it’s been a privilege to share your experiences.”

Footage of the awards, including the performance by Rotherham College’s Performing Arts Learners can be viewed here.