Innovative Approach to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

This award recognises organisations that have implemented creative and forward-thinking approaches to embedding Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI), in their workplace culture.

Sponsored by McLean Public.

Inclusive Culture

This award recognises an organisation whose Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) work has transformed their culture, wherein employees have a sense of belonging, represent the customers and communities they serve, and are fulfilled and productive. 

Sponsored by SCC.
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Progressive, Agile, and Flexible Working Practices

This award recognises an organisation that has embraced and embedded an agile and flexible approach to how, where, and when people work, prioritising talent over traditional working practices. 

Sponsored by EMBED.

Driving Social Mobility and Social Inclusion in the Workplace

This award recognises an organisation that has taken effective action to include and progress individuals from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds into its workforce, thereby playing a role in social mobility and social inclusion in its community or communities. 

Useful definitions of “social mobility” can be found here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/social-mobility-commission/about#definition-of-social-mobility 

And here:

https://www.oecd.org/stories/social-mobility/ 

Sponsored by AWE.

Enhancing Wellbeing and Belonging at Work

This award recognises an organisation that has taken extensive and sustainable action that has significantly improved the awareness, wellbeing, and sense of belonging of its employees.

Sponsored by HeX.

Leveraging Data to Advance Workplace Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

This award recognises an organisation that has taken a unique and pragmatic approach to the collection, analysis, and use of data to inform decisions and actions that have driven excellence in workplace Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion practice.

Sponsored by NHS Employers.

Employee Network Group of the Year

This award recognises employee network groups (or employee resource groups) across all strands of diversity that have added value in improving Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) in their organisations.

Sponsored by the Institute of Physics.

 

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Influencer of the Year

This award recognises an influencer who has made a significant contribution to improving the culture within their organisation and wider networks since January 2022. The individual will have clearly demonstrated their commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) and the positive impact they have made.

Sponsored by NHS Employers.