Galliford Try’s Environment business is proud to sponsor the National Women in Business Awards, a scheme that celebrates the achievements of women across industry and recognises the growing contribution of female leadership to the UK economy. Our involvement reflects not only a commitment to supporting the careers of women in the wider business community, but also the values that underpin our own culture of inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and equitable opportunity.
Across the engineering and environmental sectors, progress continues to be made in attracting and promoting women into roles traditionally viewed as male-dominated. Yet barriers remain, from pipeline challenges in STEM education to retention, career progression, and representation at senior levels. Schemes such as the National Women in Business Awards play an important role in raising visibility, highlighting positive role models, and sharing stories that inspire the next generation.
For the Environment business, sponsorship offers a meaningful way to contribute to that effort. By spotlighting women who are building successful businesses, driving sustainability agendas, or transforming technical sectors, we help broaden perceptions of what leadership looks like and where it can come from. The awards also create a valuable platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration across industries, opening up conversations between innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and established corporate partners.
This year’s cohort of nominees reflects the breadth and depth of female talent shaping the future of UK business. From start-ups delivering cutting-edge circular economy solutions to leaders scaling commercial operations and driving workplace transformation, their stories are both unique and united by a drive to make an impact. For our team, having the opportunity to meet finalists, hear from previous award recipients, and engage in discussions has reinforced just how much potential there is when diverse ideas and perspectives are welcomed.
Sponsorship also supports Galliford Try’s own internal ambitions. Within the Environment business, improving diversity and inclusion is not simply a matter of fairness, it strengthens innovation, enhances decision-making, and improves the outcomes we deliver for clients and communities. By participating in programmes that champion women beyond our sector, we gain insights that influence our approach to recruitment, development, and leadership pathways.
Looking ahead, we see sustained partnership with initiatives like the National Women in Business Awards as an important part of driving change. Visibility matters, recognition matters, and celebrating success matters. But even more crucial is the momentum that follows, the mentorship connections formed, the new business opportunities unlocked, and the confidence sparked in women at earlier stages of their careers.
As a business focused on delivering sustainable and resilient infrastructure for the UK, we understand that solving environmental challenges requires the broadest range of talent and thinking. Supporting the National Women in Business Awards aligns with that mission and reflects our belief that inclusive workplaces ultimately build better outcomes for society.
