Doctor of the University
June has enjoyed a 20-year career which has already seen her become one of the most recognisable faces of British television, as well as being one of the UK鈥檚 most intelligent and dynamic young hosts.
June is a media phenomenon and is the only host of her generation that is equally comfortable interviewing politicians, celebrities, and members of the public.
June is the Co-Founder of the Women: Inspiration & Enterprise. WIE first launched in New York in 2010 and then in the UK in 2012, and has featured leading speakers from a gamut of industries. Previous speakers include:
- Sarah Brown
- Melinda Gates
- Arianna Huffington
- Donna Karan
- Queen Rania
- Nancy Pelosi
- Iman
In November 2020, she was appointed as the BBC鈥檚 first Director of Creative Diversity.
She is the author of 鈥淒iversify鈥 and 鈥淧ower of Women鈥. Both are published by Harper Collins and currently out on nationwide release.
Meet our other recipients
Dorothy Byrne
In September 2021, Dorothy became the 6th President of Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge.
Hana Afiya Satriyo
Hana Afiya Satriyo is a senior development professional with over twenty-four years of experience in developing and managing complex development programs in Indonesia.
