Bolton based Pauline Vuyelwa Muswere-Enagbonma, Group Chief Executive of the Jessamy Care Group and Founder of JessamyCareOne, has been shortlisted for the Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year category at the prestigious Women in Governance, Risk & Compliance (WGRC) Awards 2026.
The award recognises outstanding leaders who are advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) landscape, driving structural change through policy, culture, and innovation. Pauline’s work across the Jessamy Care Group, spanning workforce transformation, ethical technology, trauma-informed care, and inclusive leadership has positioned her as a leading voice in reimagining equitable systems within social care and beyond.
Since co-founding the Jessamy Care Group in 2020, Pauline has led its evolution from a single staffing agency into a multi-entity ecosystem integrating care delivery, supported housing, workforce development, and digital innovation. At the centre of this transformation is JessamyCareOne, an ethically intelligent care-management platform designed to embed accountability, transparency, and human-centred decision-making into care systems.
Her leadership is defined by a systems-thinking approach, addressing not only service delivery but the underlying structural inequalities that shape outcomes for vulnerable children, adults, and families across the UK.
Speaking on the shortlist achievement, Pauline said: ““I am deeply honoured to be shortlisted for the Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year Award. This recognition reflects a collective commitment to building systems that do not simply include people, but are designed with them in mind.
Inclusion is not an initiative, it is a governance responsibility. My hope is that this moment contributes to a wider shift towards care systems that are equitable, accountable, and rooted in dignity.”
The WGRC Awards, part of the wider #RISK Series, celebrate excellence across governance, risk, and compliance, bringing together influential leaders and change-makers from across sectors. This year saw a record number of entries, reflecting the growing global focus on ethical leadership, inclusion, and responsible governance.
The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 2nd July 2026 at The Pullman, London St Pancras, where finalists from across the industry will be recognised.