Since launching 2012 with the aim of diversifying the STEM industry, we have been recognised by a number of organisations below. This reflects the hard work and commitment of each of the YFYA stakeholders, volunteers and chaperones. Thank you to everyone involved!
Accelerating Change, 2021
Improving Representation of Black People in UK Motorsport
The Hamilton Commission Report “Accelerating Change : Improving Representation of Black People in UK Motorsport” published in July 2021 recognizes Your Future, Your Ambition as a leading event in STEAM education and engagement for the next generation of talent.
Read more here: The Hamilton Commission Report “Accelerating Change: Improving Representation of Black People in UK”
Highly Commended Role Model In Tech, 2021
Women in Tech Excellence Awards
We are pleased to share that YFYA’s PR & Comms lead Serena Walker has been presented with a Highly-Commended Role Model of the year in Tech Award by Women In Tech Excellence 2021
We are so proud of Serena and celebrate her being recognised for all she does to support the next generation of women in tech!
Serena said “I am incredibly proud and humbled to be a recipient of the award. This award is not just for me, but for us a community of women, showing up daily and making strides to make positive impact and change despite the challenges that exist”
Read more here: Women In Tech Excellence Awards 2022 – 2022 Winners
UK Point of Light Award, 2018 No 10 Downing Street
In 2018 Your Future, Your Ambition was recognized by the UK Prime Minister and Founder Rashada Harry was presented with the UK’s 1026th Point of Light Award. In a personal letter the Prime Minister wrote “Your tireless commitment to increasing opportunities for future leaders from diverse backgrounds is changing the lives of thousands of young people. I wish you every success in the ‘Your Future Your Ambition’ event today and your ongoing work removing barriers and helping students achieve their potential in STEM industries.”
Read more here: https://www.pointsoflight.gov.uk/your-future-your-ambition
Precious Awards: Winner Outstanding Social Enterprise
YFYA received the Precious Award for Social Enterprise of the Year award in 2015.
The PRECIOUS Awards are passionate about recognising success celebrating those women of colour in business and leadership, who demonstrate exceptional determination, innovation and entrepreneurial skills and talent.
“In 2012 Rashada co-founded (with Tunji Akintokun) formed Your Future, Your Ambition (YFYA) a social enterprise inspiring the next generation of diverse talent into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) fields by showcasing diverse professionals already in STEM via a series of exhibitions, panel events and mentoring schemes.
In the last four years YFYA has engaged over 2000 young people (aged 7 – 23), introduced the students to “real role models” which include inspiring engineers and scientists. The young people that engage with the YFYA ambassadors have provided an overall satisfaction rating of 4.5/5.0 and 90% of the students stated after attending YFYA they would consider applying for a job in STEM.
The success of YFYA has been recognised by the Business in the Community initiative, Race for Opportunity for its efforts to improve and enhance the employability skills of young BAME people”.
Read the full announcement here: http://preciouslondon.co.uk/9th-annual-precious-awards
Winner of the “Positive Role Model Award for Age” at the National Diversity Awards
The National Diversity Awards honours the outstanding achievements of positive roles models, entrepreneurs and community organisations for excellence regardless of race, faith, religion, gender, identity, sexual orientation, age, disability and culture.
Co-Founder and Director Rashada was announced as a top 50 rising star in Technology with WeAreTheCity
The WATC Rising Star awards showcase the UK pipeline of female talent below management and create 50 role models across 10 different industries and professions.
‘Big Tick’ Award by Business in the Community (BITC)
A BITC ‘Big Tick’ is awarded to organisations who have demonstrated significant achievement in tackling key social or environmental issues.
Finalist of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Leaders category at the Black British Business Awards
The Black British Business Awards recognises, rewards and celebrates exceptional performance and outstanding achievements of black people in businesses operating in Great Britain.
East London Lines publication writes about YFYA director Rashada Harry shortlisted for the Black British Award in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics category
A woman from Thornton Heath has been nominated for a Black British Business Award in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics category, for her work on diversity.
To read the article in full, click here: http://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2014/09/croydon-business-woman-spearheading-diversity-in-science-technology-engineering-and-maths/