Male Allies UK to sponsor this years WATC Rising Star Awards

Male Allies UK, the organisation that focuses on the skills of male allyship, engaging men in inclusion, and supporting boys in schools, is sponsoring this years WeAreTheCity Rising Star Awards. The awards, which recognises women across 20 different industries, is entering it’s 11th year and has build a community of over 1000 a women since they began.

The awards, started by Vanessa Vallely OBE, came to fruition due to a gap in female talent being recognised in their early and mid careers, with the majority of schemes and awards focused on women in senior roles. And with categories for industries that are male-dominated, it gives women in different sectors a chance to connect with their peers, build their networks and celebrate their achievements in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration is central.

Male Allies UK’s founder, Lee Chambers, has a history with the awards. They are sponsoring the Men for Gender Balance category, which recognises men who have been active and effective allies for women. They will have mentored and sponsored women, amplified their voices, advocated for inclusive policies and been role models for inclusion and respect. This is a category close to Chambers heart, as he has previously been a nominee, an awardee and a judge.

On choosing to sponsor the awards in 2025, Chambers said, “The Rising Star Awards are not just an award. It is a movement, a community and a source of inspiration in these challenging times. It goes way beyond a trophy and a meal. Getting behind the awards with Male Allies UK was an intentional choice, as it’s been part of my journey and I have seen first-hand the impact it has had on the women and allies who’ve been a part of it. Partnering with these awards is an honour for us, and we can’t do this work alone. It literally takes a village.”

The awards evening itself will be hosted at The Londoner on Leicester Square on the 10th of July. This is just the start of partnerships that Male Allies UK are cultivating, such a funding the Smart Works charity, the Amplify Women’s Voices 50:50 Parliament campaign and launching their Voice of Boyhood report.

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