GLOBAL DIVERSITY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

This award recognises an outstanding Diversity initiative that has been implemented by a company with a global reach. The initiative must have had a positive impact on their worldwide community or business audience within the past 12 months.

HR DIVERSITY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

This award is given to a leading HR professional who has leveraged their influence to ensure that the values of Diversity and fairness are at the heart of their organisation’s HR policies and to ensure their workplace has diverse talent covering all sections of the workplace.

THE ATHLETE POWERING POSITIVE CHANGE AWARD

Awarded to an athlete who has best used the platform of their sporting endeavour to impact positively on society.

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OUTSTANDING

WOMEN'S NETWORK OF THE YEAR

It might feel that the gender balance within the workplace is becoming more equal for female employees, but women often have fewer opportunities than their male counterparts. Women’s ERGs create awareness around issues women face in the workplace, providing them with tools, resources and support. This award goes to the Women’s Network which has achieved the most over the past year.

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OUTSTANDING ABILITY NETWORK OF THE YEAR

People work better when they can be themselves, and staff networks play an essential part in making people feel valued in the workplace. This award goes to the Ability Network which has achieved the most over the past year.

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OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE NETWORK OF THE YEAR

People work better when they can be themselves, and staff networks play an essential part in making people feel valued in the workplace. This award goes to the Network which has achieved the most over the past year. 

NB: LGBTQIA, Ability, Women's and Ethnicity Networks should enter in the specific category relating to that network.

HERO OF

THE YEAR

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Recognising a person who has campaigned to highlight Diversity and worked to make a difference or served as an inspiration to others.​​​​​

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DIVERSITY IN TECH (Specific to disability) 

This award goes to a company or individual that creatively uses technology to break down barriers and widen participation for people with disabilities.

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charity or not-for-profit of THE YEAR

The third sector plays an essential part in the promotion of diversity across the country. This award rewards the standout charity from the past year.

COMMUNITY PROJECT OF THE YEAR

This award goes to a community based project which ensures that Diversity drives into the heart of everything it does, making a positive impact on the community it serves.

DIVERSITY TEAM

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Recognising the outstanding contribution of teams that have delivered change in the field of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in their organisations, this award is open to Diversity teams from the private, public and third sectors.

HEAD OF DIVERSITY OF THE YEAR

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A company's Head of Diversity is the lynchpin of their organisation's DEI policy, setting the standards for others to follow. This award is given to the HoD who has demonstrated excellence and commitment over the past year.

DIVERSITY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

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This award goes to an outstanding individual who has leveraged their influence to promote the values of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace or across the media.

COMPANY OF

THE YEAR

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Our top corporate accolade, this award is given to the organisation which promotes progressive DEI values from the boardroom to the shop floor to the demonstrable benefit of all stakeholders.

OUTSTANDING ETHNICITY NETWORK OF THE YEAR

People work better when they can be themselves, and staff networks play an essential part in making people feel valued in the workplace. This award goes to the Ethnicity Network which has achieved the most over the past year.

OUTSTANDING LGBTQIA NETWORK OF THE YEAR

People work better when they can be themselves, and staff networks play an essential part in making people feel valued in the workplace. This award goes to the LGBTQIA Network which has achieved the most over the past year.

INSPIRATIONAL ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR

This accolade is given to someone whose open and unwavering commitment to Equality and Diversity is a prime example for others to follow.

Social mobility initiative OF THE YEAR

It is now understood that social class can be a real barrier to success and career development. This award is given to the company / initiative which has best addressed social inequality over the past year.

DIVERSITY AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR

This award honors an individual who goes beyond their primary role to champion and advance diversity and inclusion, making a positive impact within their communities and enriching the lives of others.

LIFETIME

ACHIEVEMENT

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This award recognises someone who promotes Diversity and Inclusion, inspiring change and championing Equity. Someone in the room will be the worthy recipient of this award. This category is not shortlisted.