SGN Compliance Assurance Specialist Masuma Shamsi has been awarded the inaugural Speak Up Award at the prestigious Women in Utilities Awards.
The awards, which are organised by the Women in Utilities Network (WUN) and Utility Week, shine a spotlight on the achievements of women across the utilities sector, the allies and mentors supporting and championing them, and the companies setting them up for success.
The Speak Up category recognises an individual, team or organisation that has championed the values of the WUN)’s #SpeakUp campaign to create a safer, more respectful and inclusive workplace, and inspire positive change.
Entries for this category needed to show evidence of speaking up against inappropriate or exclusionary behaviour, amplifying others' voices to ensure colleagues feel heard and supported, implementing initiatives, policies, or practices that make speaking up easier and safer, and measurable or visible improvements in workplace culture, inclusion, or employee confidence.
Masuma said: “Winning the first Women in Utilities Speak Up Award is a real honour and one I share with everyone who has supported SpeakUp@SGN. This recognition reflects the growing trust our colleagues place in the process and the progress we've made together to create a culture where people feel safe, confident they'll be listened to and know their concerns will be taken seriously.”
“Every conversation helps us learn, improve and strengthen our culture. I hope this award encourages even more colleagues to speak up whenever something doesn't feel right, knowing their voice matters and can help make a positive difference for everyone.”
As well as the award win during the ceremony in London, we received five other nominations for:
- Ellen Bates and Emma Wright for Business Champion (Utility)
- EDI Initiative of the Year for National Inclusion Week
- Fern Fisher and Rose Leggett for Frontline Excellence (Utility)
