Alex Knight from Morpeth in Northumberland has been shortlisted for the Positive Role Model: Gender Award in this year’s National Diversity Awards in association with HSBC UK. It’s a huge achievement to reach this stage as from over 85,000 nominees, 125 finalists in 10 categories have been named in recognition of their dedication to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion.
Alex has been shortlisted for her work to train and support women in STEM (science, tech, engineering and maths) to be more confident visible role models for young children, smash gender stereotypes and inspire the next generation to drive more diversity and inclusion in STEM.
Now in their 14th year, the annual National Diversity Awards bring a beacon of hope as they highlight the great work being done by individuals and organisations committed to diversity. As the recent damaging and shortsighted rhetoric risks making some people feel disenfranchised by DEI, this year’s awards are more important than ever.
A remarkable 85,000 nominations and votes were received, celebrating individuals, groups and organisations committed to continuing with diversity and inclusion activities. From these entries, the National Diversity Awards shortlist shows, once again, the indisputable and positive impact of society heroes standing up for equality.
Winners will be announced on September 19, 2025 at the prestigious National Diversity Awards in the stunning Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, hosted by broadcaster, author, presenter and journalist Clare Balding, CBE a renowned champion of diversity, inclusion and equity.
“I’m thrilled and deeply honoured to return as host for the National Diversity Awards,” says Clare Balding CBE. “Recognising the individuals, organisations and charities that go above and beyond to improve their communities is truly vital. These inspiring and uplifting awards shine a spotlight on the incredible strength and positivity of an inclusive society, celebrating community heroes whose dedication and achievements might otherwise go unrecognised.”
Nominees were put forward for one of these categories:
· Positive Role Model: Age / Disability / Gender / LGBT / Race, Faith or Religion
· Community Organisation: Age / Disability / Gender / LGBT / Race, Faith or Religion / Multi-Strand
· Entrepreneur of Excellence
· Diverse Company of the Year
· Celebrity of the Year
· Lifetime Achiever
The finalists in the Positive Role Model: Gender category are: Holly Hostettler-Davies, Natasha Day MBE, Hilda Hwoffie, Alex Knight, Daniella Maison, Caz May, Delyth Pannett and Steph Richards.
Alex Knight, Founder & CEO STEMAZING said:
“I am deeply honoured to have been shortlisted for this prestigious award. It’s high-profile events like this that can help us bring the STEM agenda to the forefront of society. We have a diversity crisis in STEM and every year the STEM Skills shortage costs the UK economy over £1.5bn. With only 24% women in STEM – we are currently missing out on a huge potential talent pool who discount themselves from a STEM job in the future just because of their gender. They need to see it to be it. This is why training and connecting diverse, relatable role models in STEM with young people is so vital. I am very much looking forward to the Awards Dinner in Sept to meet many other amazing people in the UK fighting for greater equality, diversity and inclusion. This mission is something we must collaborate on to accelerate progress.”
Find out more at:
www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk
STEMAZING is a CIC based in Northumberland dedicated to inspiration and inclusion in STEM, which has supported more than 600 women from STEM industries to be positive role models, working with hundreds of primary schools up and down the country, to provide a series of practical, inspirational STEM sessions. With over 150,000 STEM engagements under their belt, they’ve got plenty of experience!
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