Identify the heroes in your community
IT IS important to acknowledge excellence in business and the wider community. The Wizo Commitment Awards recognise those who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to changing lives and building futures. The awards, which are open to nominations of candidates of all faiths and communities, salute the impact and passion of individuals, organisations, businesses and corporates who use their experience, skills or opportunities to make the world a better place.
Following the success of the previous two Commitment Awards programmes, the range of categories has been extended, to encompass a wider variety of sectors and to uncover more inspiring individuals and situations.
As Wizo is about to enter its centenary year in 2018, the organisation is reflecting on how its work has evolved and the thousands of lives that have been improved through the decades.
However — more importantly — it is considering the thousands of vulnerable and disadvantaged Israeli From left: Chas Newkey-Burden (previous winner, commitment to Israel); David Althschuler (previous winner, entrepreneurship); Joel Minsky and Alexander Gold of KPMG (social responsibility); Maureen Fisher of WIZOuk; Karen Mattison (commitment to women in the workplace); Loraine Warren, president of WIZOuk
citizens of all religions and cultures who, over the next 100 years, will depend on Wizo to help them become fulfilled individuals and contributing citizens.
Israel’s greatest resource is its people — and Wizo’s legacy, moving from a life-changing first century into all those that may follow, is a passionate commitment to continue weaving hope into the fabric of this diverse society. In never giving up on those who desperately need Wizo’s expertise, the work in building a stronger and more dynamic Israel continues.
How fitting it is, therefore, that Wizo chooses to recognise those with vision and caring who have dedicated their energy and time to improving lives
and benefiting society, extraordinary individuals whose legacy will also live on. The organisation is looking for nominations for awards in the following categories:
COMMITMENT TO impacting the future corporate social responsibility diversity and inclusion in the workplace social enterprise the betterment of others (age 16-25) sharing expertise and creating opportunities for others
responsible and balanced reporting by the media growth through music and the arts multiculturalism on campus
vocational training education — early years strengthening parenting skills promoting healthy eating inspiring the next generation of scientists and hi-tech professionals inspiring women
It may be that, through your business network, family and friends, you can identify worthy candidates for the Commitment Awards 2018. All nominations will be very welcome.
They give their time and energy to improve lives’
Michele Pollack is chairman of WIZOuk. For further information on the criteria for each of the categories and the nomination process, go to thejc.com/ wizo or email emma@wizouk.org or call 0207 319 9169