Diane Johnson, skills ambassador for the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), has become the first ever winner of Real Business and the CBI’s First Women in the Built Environment Award.
The award is in recognition of the ECA’s Wired for Success campaign, which aims to encourage more women into the electrical sector.
Johnson (pictured centre) collected the award from television presenter Clare Balding at a ceremony on 28th June, attended by guests including home secretary and minister for women and equalities, Theresa May, and CBI president Sir Roger Carr.
Commenting on receiving the award, Johnson said, “Being shortlisted for this award was an honour, but to win against such stiff competition is absolutely fantastic. I am delighted that Wired for Success has been recognised as a ground breaking and vital programme for the industry. And I am proud that the ECA has been recognised as a real agent for change and leadership in the sector.
“The scheme is already changing the lives of the women taking part, and has the potential to be replicated across the country. Its aim is simple – to encourage more people from under represented groups to join the workforce. And as a blueprint for success, it could be applied to many other skilled industries. I hope that winning this award will take Wired for Success to a wider audience of like minded organisations who will look to replicate the model in their own sectors.”
