CATEGORIES

This Award honours purposeful CEOs who exemplify authentic leadership by continuing to pave the way for equity, diversity and inclusion in their workplace and beyond. These CEOs are the ultimate champions of EDI.

This category is for Chief Executive Officers of organisations within the Hospitality, Travel and Leisure sector.

This Award honours purposeful CEOs who exemplify authentic leadership by continuing to pave the way for equity, diversity and inclusion in their workplace and beyond. These CEOs are the ultimate champions of EDI.

This category is for Chief Executive Officers of organisations within the Retail sector. 

This Award recognises CPOs and People Directors who continually drive the strategic delivery of EDI best practices at enterprise level. They invest in and place diverse talent at all levels and demonstrate effective and sustainable company-wide initiatives. They create a workplace where all employees feel appreciated, respected, supported and empowered.

This category is for Chief People Officers and People Directors from organisations within the Hospitality, Travel and Leisure sector.

This Award recognises CPOs and People Directors who continually drive the strategic delivery of EDI best practices at enterprise level. They invest in and place diverse talent at all levels and demonstrate effective and sustainable company-wide initiatives. They create a workplace where all employees feel appreciated, respected, supported and empowered.

This category is for Chief People Officers and People Directors from organisations within the Retail sector.

This Award honours the Chairs who exemplify authentic leadership by fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within their Board and the wider organisation. These Chairs are leaders who ensure that all voices are heard and valued, and set a standard for inclusive governance and strategic direction.

This category is for Chairs of organisations within the Hospitality, Travel and Leisure sector.

This Award honours the Chairs who exemplify authentic leadership by fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within their Board and the wider organisation. These Chairs are leaders who ensure that all voices are heard and valued, and set a standard for inclusive governance and strategic direction.

This category is for Chairs of organisations within the Retail sector.

This Award celebrates EDI/HR teams that make effective change within an organisation showing outstanding dedication and commitment in the field of diversity and inclusion. This team has enhanced the EDI agenda within their business with tangible business results.

This category is for EDI Teams from organisations with less than 5,000 employees.

This Award celebrates EDI/HR teams that make effective change within an organisation showing outstanding dedication and commitment in the field of diversity and inclusion. This team has enhanced the EDI agenda within their business with tangible business results.

This category is for EDI Teams from organisations with more than 5,000 employees.

This Award highlights the outstanding achievements of those responsible for the inclusion agenda within an organisation showing leadership, commitment, passion, drive and impact.

This category is for EDI Professionals from organisations within the Retail sector.

This Award highlights the outstanding achievements of those responsible for the inclusion agenda within an organisation showing leadership, commitment, passion, drive and impact.

This category is for EDI Professionals from organisations within the Hospitality, Travel and Leisure sector.

This Award celebrates the best example of collaboration amongst companies aimed at learning from each other, co-creating solutions and exchanging best practices in the diversity and inclusion space for the benefit of both organisations or more broadly across the whole industry.

This category is for business-business collaborations.

This Award celebrates the best example of collaboration amongst companies aimed at learning from each other, co-creating solutions and exchanging best practices in the diversity and inclusion space for the benefit of both organisations or more broadly across the whole industry.

This category is for business-charity/not-for-profit collaborations.

This Award honours the ERGs that are best aligned with employees’ expectations and the business EDI priorities. These ERGs ensure clear communication of the ERG’s purpose and goals, contribute to higher engagement and have activated transformative and innovative solutions.

This category is for Employee Resource Groups in organisations within the Hospitality, Travel and Leisure sector.

This Award honours the ERGs that are best aligned with employees’ expectations and the business EDI priorities. These ERGs ensure clear communication of the ERG’s purpose and goals, contribute to higher engagement and have activated transformative and innovative solutions.

This category is for Employee Resource Groups in organisations within the Retail sector.

This Award celebrates internal EDI initiatives, strategies, programmes, campaigns and resources that have been successfully implemented within an organisation.

This Award will feature an organisation that has developed and implemented an initiative or project to encourage social mobility and wide community involvement.

This Award honours individuals who have taken exceptional steps to drive equity, diversity and inclusion, and have shown qualities that encouraged and inspired others.

This category is for individuals from organisations within the Hospitality, Travel and Leisure sector.

This Award honours individuals who have taken exceptional steps to drive equity, diversity and inclusion, and have shown qualities that encouraged and inspired others.

This category is for individuals from organisations within the Retail sector.

This award celebrates a marketing initiative that masterfully embraces equity, diversity and inclusion, effectively reaching and resonating with audiences of all backgrounds. This campaign stands out for its authentic representation, impactful messaging and commitment to fostering a sense of belonging and respect across diverse communities.

This Award celebrates the progress made by organisations who have invested in their inclusion journey over the last year. Nominees will be selected based on their Maturity Curve submission.

• Employee Journey
• Leadership
• Stakeholders