Ahead of National Inclusion Week, 27 September – 3 October, we’re asking colleagues, ship and shore, to share what belonging means to them.
The winning entry will receive a £50 Amazon voucher!
The things that make us feel valued and that we belong are unique to each of us. That’s why we’re asking you to share what belonging means to you in whatever way you’d like; a quote, photograph, poem, drawing, song, dance, video, sculpture etc. However you want to express yourself, we want to see it!
Competition closes at midnight on 26 September. The winner will be announced on Friday 1 October on The Insider. To enter, send an email to internal.comms@carnivalukgroup.com. Attach your photo, video, music, poem etc, or take a photograph of your drawing, sculpture etc.
You can also tag @CarnivalUKComms on Instagram.
Here’s some of the entries we had so far!
Marlon Umali, Queen Mary 2. “We are all on a paper boat.”

Karen Price, Carnival House
“I felt a real sense of belonging when taking part in the Princes Trust Palace 2 Palace cycling challenge with my work colleagues. It’s something I never thought I’d do but achieved it as part of a really supportive team, where we were all accepted and encouraged, no matter our level (or lack of!) individual cycling ability and fitness. I really felt that I belonged – we were there for each other in the build up to the event, supporting each other through our individual challenges, and then cheering each other on in the challenge itself. And we got to raise money for a fantastic cause at the same time!”
Denise Angela B.Eusebio, Housekeeping, Azura

Ross Bridger, Carnival House

“Belonging to me is about being part of something that is bigger than you as an individual. Bringing together diversity of thinking and skills to achieve something meaningful together – whether that be a win or helping to ensure everyone at CUK feels part of the journey through our communications.”
Matt Jackman, Carnival House

“Belonging to me is my team. Ever since Covid began we’ve had a daily zoom team meeting. Mostly work, there’s also a lot of fun chat. We now know each other really well! We’re still making sure that we check in on zoom daily even though most us of will be in the office – hybrid working at its best!”
Competition closes at midnight on 26 September. The winner will be announced on Friday 1 October on The Insider. To enter, send an email to internal.comms@carnivalukgroup.com Attach your photo, video, music, poem etc, or take a photograph of your drawing, sculpture etc.
You can also tag @CarnivalUKComms on Instagram.