CATEGORIES 2023

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.

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.

This accolade is given to someone in the public eye whose commitment to equality and diversity is a prime example for others to follow.

This award is given to an individual or company who uses their role to ensure diversity and inclusion are at the heart of their business or specific tech project. 

A company's Head of Diversity 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.

Awarded for the print, broadcast or social media marketing campaign which best demonstrates the values of diversity and inclusion.

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.

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.

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.

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: LGBTQI, Disability and Ethic Diversity Networks should enter in the specific category.

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.

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 Ethnic Diversity Network which has achieved the most over the past 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.

Having people in the public eye who drive diversity across their platforms shows the rest of the world how things should be. This award is presented to a person in the public eye who uses their position to drive positive change.

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 hear t of their organisation’s HR policies and to ensure their workplace has diverse talent covering all sections of the workplace.

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

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

This award is given to a woman working in tech who has gone out of her way to support the cause of getting more women and diverse groups of people into the industry.

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognises the outstanding achievements of an individual who has gone above and beyond to make the world a better place specifically in the field of Diversity and Inclusion. This category is not shortlisted and the winner is chosen by our panel.