QUALIFICATIONS, AWARDS AND other good stuff

• Kiwibank Local Hero Medalist 2024 - Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards

• Selected 30 for 2030 Network Member

• Member of Global Women

• World Economic Forum Global Shaper

• Recipient of The Outstanding Young Persons Programme 2019 - JCI Osaka

• Sustainable Business Awards 2022 Finalist - Change Maker Category

• Impact Awards 2022 Finalist - Global Category

• Member of the Leadership Network 2020 intake for the Asia New Zealand Foundation

• Boma Action Hero

• Chair of the Fendalton/Waimairi/Harewood Community Board

• Sustainable Business Awards Finalist - Change Maker 2020

• Impact Awards - Global Category - Semi Finalist 2020 and Finalist 2021

• Christchurch Arts Festival Board - trustee

• LLB AND BA - University of Canterbury

bridget williams

In 2018, Bridget took off her High Court gown and put on a necklace. Thus, Bead and Proceed was born. Her love for creativity and the arts lead Bridget to take up a position on the Christchurch Arts Festival Board.  Bridget’s passion for sustainability and using creativity as a tool for innovation has made her a recognised SDGs expert across New Zealand and beyond.  As the elected chair for her local community board, she advocates for active citizenship and her impact has global reach being a World Economic Forum Global Shaper and member of Global Women and the Asia New Zealand Leadership Network.  Bridget’s mahi towards the SDGs has been recognised by the Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, the JCI Osaka Outstanding Young Persons Programme and UN 30 for 2030. Bridget believes we all have the power to BEAD the change we want to see in the world. 

Email me here: bridget@beadandproceed.com or you can….

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