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Author: Laura Smith-King, Marketing Communications Manager
Posted: 27 September 2023
Category: Blog
Let’s celebrate! boxxe colleagues shortlisted for CRN Women & Diversity in Channel Awards 2023
At boxxe, we embrace diversity, champion gender equality and celebrate the achievements of women in the tech industry. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to building not just a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills – but an industry. One that’s full of equal opportunities and inspires change through the incredible actions of its people. That’s why we’re so proud to have three incredible team members who have been named as finalists in the CRN Women & Diversity in Channel Awards 2023.
Tarah Mason, Sales Employee of the Year – Reseller/Solution Provider
Mykaila Wilson, Unsung Hero – Reseller Solution Provider
Heather Dunsmore, Mental Health Champion of the Year
The workforce is changing...
Many organisations and communities already focus on driving gender equity in IT by empowering women, celebrating their achievements, amplifying their voices and challenging biases on a daily basis. There’s a lot of focus on DEI in general, with the tech sector being touted as more progressive and forward thinking than other industries. Although it’s all moving in the right direction, some big challenges remain; women are still underrepresented in IT roles, sustaining gender bias and stereotypes.
With a sector that’s continuously changing and diversifying thanks to technological advancements and changing business needs, we mustn’t take our fingers off the pulse. At boxxe, we’re proactively working to remove the barriers women face in securing, maintaining and excelling in technical roles. The consistent and balanced gender ratio of our team serves to demonstrate both the value of diversity in accelerating our business’ success, whilst dispelling this misguided rhetoric around competency and capability.
Referencing her Mental Health Champion of the Year nomination and the upcoming awards ceremony, Heather said:
We need to recognise, support and empower women
Our boxxers do this by championing the women in their workplace. For boxxe Events Manager Mykaila Wilson, it’s all about;
- Acknowledging and celebrating achievements, both big and small
- Showing genuine interest to others ideas, concerns and aspirations
- Providing guidance and offering advice and feedback based on their own experiences
- Amplifying their voices by sharing their achievements, ideas and perspectives in meetings
- Encouraging teamwork and emphasising their success
Small actions go a long way, and boxxe recognises that championing others is a continuous effort that requires empathy, active engagement, and commitment to making a positive impact. So, we’re really delighted that our wonderful colleagues are being recognised for their impact, not solely as women in the tech industry, but as leaders and changemakers in their own right.
Speaking about her nomination for the Unsung Hero Award at the CRN Women & Diversity in Channel Awards, Mykaila said:
Tarah Mason, boxxe’s Senior Account Director for Defence also spoke of what this nomination means to her:
Our finalist nominees
We’re so proud of our nominees, and the people across our company and the industry working together to make tech more accessible and inclusive to incredible talent from across the board.
The CRN Women & Diversity in Channel Awards 2023 acknowledges the positive shift we’re seeing in the industry. It also signifies a broader acknowledgment of the value that diverse perspectives bring to the table, whilst underscoring the industry's commitment to nurturing and promoting talent across all genders.
