Women in Marketing (WiM) celebrated their 14th annual Awards ceremony in Westminster Business School (WBS), located on Marylebone Campus, on 20 November. Founded in 2004 by Founder and CEO Ade Onilude, WiM is a network created to educate, inspire, connect and recognise women in the marketing and associated professions through the cycle of their lives.
Launched in 2010, the WiM Awards were established to recognise the economic and social influence and impact of women on millions. The Awards has given recognition to inspirational women and male equality advocates across the globe, from some of the biggest brands.
The global theme for this year’s Awards is titled the Exemplar, where those with exemplary work that has influenced and impacted the evolving global landscape of marketing were celebrated. This year marks the 20th anniversary since the creation of the first WiM event to celebrate International Women’s Day, which evolved to the launch of the Awards in 2010. The Awards paid homage to marketing educators and scientists, reflecting the influence of women in shaping the future of the discipline.
The event is convened in the remit of the Research Group for Inclusive and Sustainable Business, led by Professor Charles Cui, Professor of Marketing at the School of Management and Marketing in WBS. He coordinated the hosting of the event attended the event with Dr Richard Berry, Head of the School of Management and Marketing, Naseem Joban, the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead at the School of Management and Marketing, and Nova Eden, a Westminster alumna who recently graduated with a First Class Honours degree from WBS, now working in a marketing job in the music industry.
Dr Sal Jarvis, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Education at the University, opened the ceremony with a welcome speech, highlighting the University's commitment to inclusion, sustainability and wellbeing.
She said: “At the University of Westminster, we are delighted to be hosting these important awards. Built on a 30-year commitment to the discipline, the School of Management and Marketing offers the most comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate Marketing courses. The Women in Marketing awards are an important recognition of the impact of women, and of male allies, in this work worldwide.”
Caption: Photo credit: Dr Richard Berry. Deputy Vice Chancellor in Education and Provost Dr Sal Jarvis delivering an opening welcome speech to the participants of the Women in Marketing Awards 2024
The event saw major brands and agencies take home awards. To name a few, Jaguar Land Rover was named the 2024 Women in Marketing Company of the Year. Andrew Morley, Chief Revenue Officer at The Independent, received the Equality Advocate of the Year Award. Jennifer Quigley-Jones, Founder and CEO of Digital Voices, was honoured with the Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to Marketing - Agency.
Professor Charles Cui was fully supported for the event by the WBS colleague support team including James Dyke, Karen Morrison and Emma Green. Student Ambassadors Tiffany Pearmund from the English Literature and History BA Honours course, Charlene Okai from Politics and International Relations BA Honours and Ann Job on the Biomedical Science BSc Honours course also provided on-site support for the event.
This event directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 5: Gender Equality and 17: Partnerships for Goals. Since 2019, the University of Westminster has used the SDGs holistically to frame strategic decisions to help students and colleagues fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier society.
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Caption: Photo credit: Dr Richard Berry. Professor Charles Cui in conversation with Dr Mina Tajvidi (Queen Mary University of London), winner of the Highly Commended in the Marketing Scientist Award category
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