CATEGORIES

This Award honours the Chairs who exemplify authentic leadership by fostering a culture of 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, Leisure or Retail sectors.

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

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

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

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

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

This category is for Divisional / Regional Chief Executive Officers of organisations within the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure or Retail sectors.

This Award recognises CPOs and People Directors who continually drive the strategic delivery of inclusive 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 inclusive 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 recognises CFOs who integrate inclusion into the financial and strategic framework of their organisation. They ensure that financial decisions support sustainable and effective company-wide initiatives, fostering a workplace where inclusivity is at the core of business success.

This category is for Chief Financial Officers of organisations within the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure, & Retail sectors.

This Award highlights the outstanding achievements of those who lead efforts to create a more inclusive culture within their organisations, demonstrating leadership, commitment, passion, drive and impact.

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

This Award highlights the outstanding achievements of those who lead efforts to create a more inclusive culture within their organisations, demonstrating leadership, commitment, passion, drive and impact.

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

This Award honours individuals who have made a lasting impact through mentorship, guiding and empowering others to reach their full potential. The recipient is a mentor who provides unwavering support, fosters growth, and shares knowledge in a way that creates meaningful and long-term change.

This category is for individuals from organisations within the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure, & Retail sectors.

This Award honours individuals who have taken exceptional steps to drive inclusion, and have shown qualities that encouraged and inspired others. Nominees can be from all functions and levels of the organisation, irrespective of role or seniority.

This category is for individuals from organisations within the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure, & Retail sectors.

This Award honours the ERGs that are best aligned with employees’ expectations and the business inclusion 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 inclusion 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 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 both business-business and business-charity collaborations, across the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure or Retail sectors.

This Award celebrates inclusion initiatives, strategies, programmes, campaigns and resources that have been successfully implemented and had a lasting impact on an organisation or the wider industry. Each nomination should focus on a single initiative at a time.

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

This Award celebrates inclusion initiatives, strategies, programmes, campaigns and resources that have been successfully implemented and had a lasting impact on an organisation or the wider industry. Each nomination should focus on a single initiative at a time.

This category is for organisations within the Retail sector.

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

This category is for organisations within the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure or Retail sectors.

This Award recognises organisations that have made exceptional strides in embedding inclusion into their culture, policies, and operations. The recipient is an organisation that goes beyond compliance, creating a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Through innovative programs, inclusive leadership, and sustained commitment, they foster a diverse workforce, equitable opportunities, and a sense of belonging at every level. Their dedication to inclusion drives meaningful change, setting a benchmark for inclusivity within their industry and beyond.

This category is organisations within the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure or Retail sectors. This Award will also take into account scores from the Inclusion Maturity Curve.

This award celebrates a young individual, aged 16 to 25, who is already making a powerful impact—challenging norms, championing inclusion, and inspiring those around them to think differently and act boldly.

Open to individuals early in their career, this category recognises those who demonstrate exceptional potential, courage and leadership beyond their years. Whether through driving change in their organisation, advocating for underrepresented communities, or using their voice to influence others, these individuals are shaping more inclusive workplaces and communities for the future.

Judges will be looking for nominees who:

• Show a clear commitment to inclusion and equity
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to influence change
• Inspire peers, colleagues or their wider community
• Act as role models for the next generation
  

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 
• Most Progress 2025-26