Outstanding LGBTQIA 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 LGBTQI+ Network which has achieved the most over the past year.

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 Disability Network which has achieved the most over the past year.

Charity / 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.

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 which has best addressed social inequality over the past year.

Community Project of the Year

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

Inspirational Role Model of the Year

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

Company of the Year

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

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.

Diversity Champion of the Year

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.

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.

HR 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.

Head of Diversity / Belonging / Inclusion of the Year

A company's Head of Diversity / Belonging / Inclusion is the lynchpin of their organisation's D&I 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.

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.

Changemaker of the Year

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

Diversity Team of the Year

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.