We are thrilled to announce that three of our remarkable employees have been named as BEYA STEM winners. Renowned in the US, the prestigious BEYA celebrates gender and ethnic diversity in engineering and STEM, recognises achievements of students and professionals and highlights commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within industry.
Shirley, Henry and Rafiq were officially crowned as winners during the BEYA 39th Annual Conference in Baltimore this February. These leading events act as hubs for professional development, networking and provide a resource for connection, empowerment and learning.
Meet our winners
Shirley Ike, Global Director in Digital Consulting, awarded the Dr Lydia W Thomas Legacy award
Having established herself as a leading consultant in the digital space, Shirley is known for her unwavering team spirit, leadership skills and creative approach to problem solving, bringing together engineers from across disciplines to ensure our clients are ready for the future. Shirley’s achievements stood out among hundreds of nominations for the Dr Lydia W Thomas Legacy award, which recognises the significant influence, innovation and impact she has made in our industry.
Henry Tandoh, Senior Process Engineer (Projects), awarded the Modern Day Technology Leader Outstanding Achievement award
A bright academic mind within our Projects business, Henry has consistently demonstrated a strong learning mindset and commitment to technical excellence across our projects. Demonstrated by publication of technical papers and flawless delivery, Henry is the perfect candidate to take home the Modern Day Technology Leader award, which spotlights forward thinkers who are shaping the future of engineering, science and technology.
Rafiq Thayer, Proposal Manager (Projects), awarded the Science Spectrum Trailblazer Outstanding Achievement award
Ever ambitious Rafiq has shown unparalleled dedication to his new role as Proposal Manager. Rafiq has submitted nine proposals in several different sectors in less than 12 months. It’s only fitting that Rafiq has won the Science Spectrum Trailblazer award, which recognizes experienced executives who distinguish themselves by constantly setting their sights higher.
Craig Shanaghey, Executive President, Projects, and Executive Sponsor of Wood’s Race & Ethnicity Network (WREN) said:
“I’m delighted to see our remarkable people recognised among the best and brightest in the industry. Shirley, Henry and Rafiq have made exceptional impacts to Wood through their commitment to strong project delivery, encouragement of others, continual professional development and dedication to business growth.
“Please join me in congratulating them on their well-deserved accolades.”
At Wood, we are committed to creating an inspired culture with diversity and inclusion permeating every corner of our global organisation, where all our people feel they belong, are empowered and supported to succeed.