AWARDS
There are 17 awards in total, split into two categories: Individual and Organisation. Hover over an award below for more information.
Nominations open 31st March.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
The below awards celebrate talented individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the organisation or industry they work in, demonstrating excellent service to customers, or external stakeholders and being a dedicated team player who contributes to the success of others.
Each of the individual awards categories represents the sector of the individual’s employer.
ORGANISATION AWARDS
The below awards seek to recognise organisations or teams in the public, private, not for profit and voluntary sectors that have demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and pushed the agenda forward within their organisation.
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In order to be eligible for these awards, organisations (or teams) must have a permanent office in the UK.
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Micro Business/Solopreneur
Awarding individuals who work for organisations in legal and accounting and other professional services, which includes audit, management consultancy, office administration and business support employment and recruitment and similar.
Awarding solopreneuers and micro business owners whose business demonstrates commitment and progress in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion.
ELIGIBILITY
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Organisation Awards
In order to be eligible for these awards, organisations (or teams) must have a permanent office in the UK.
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Individual Awards
In order to be eligible for these awards, nominees must be UK citizens (or currently resident in the UK) of Caribbean or African heritage, or mixed race Caribbean or African and employed part-time or full-time, either on a permanent basis or under a Fixed Term Contract within IR35.
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Professional Services Employee of the Year
Awarding individuals in legal, accounting, audit, management consultancy, office administration, business support, employment, and recruitment services.
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Financial Services Employee of the Year
Awarding individuals in financial services, insurance, banking, leasing, credit card services, wealth management, investments, and pensions.
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Retail & Leisure Employee of the Year
Awarding individuals in FMCG production, supermarkets, online and high street shops, hotels, bars, restaurants, and sporting venues.
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Public Sector & Services Employee of the Year
Awarding individuals in the public sector, including social and health care, housing, and all educational settings, whether public, not-for-profit, or private.
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Marketing, Media & Creative Employee of the Year
Awarding individuals in market research, marketing, events, PR, advertising, design, publishing, and all media, including press, digital, social media, radio,
film, and TV.
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STEM Employee of the Year
Awarding individuals in science, technology, engineering, manufacturing, construction, utilities, energy, and telecommunications, including sectors like automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, electronics, architecture, oil and gas, and renewables.
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Charity & Change Employee of the Year
Awarding individuals in charitable, not-for-profit, social enterprises, NGOs, and voluntary sectors, or organisations focused on social change.
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Facilities & Supply Chain Employee of the Year
Awarding individuals in transportation, distribution, storage, procurement, or buying services.
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People & Culture Employee of the Year
Awarding individuals excelling in human resources, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), learning and development, and organisational culture.
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Rising Star of the Year
Awarding individuals under 30 who have shown exceptional growth, impact, and leadership, demonstrating the potential to be future leaders in their industry.
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Senior Leader of the Year
Awarding individuals in any sector making an organisation-wide impact at the executive level or equivalent.
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Entrepreneur of the Year
Awarding solopreneurs and micro-business owners committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Large Business of the Year
Awarding individuals who work for organisations in legal and accounting and other professional services, which includes audit, management consultancy, office administration and business support employment and recruitment and similar.
Awarding organisations with 250+ employees in the private, voluntary, and not-for-profit sectors, and all public sector organisations, for their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Small Business of the Year
Awarding individuals who work for organisations in financial services, insurance, banking, and also includes leasing, credit card services, wealth management, investments and pensions and similar.
Awarding organisations with fewer than 250 employees in the private, voluntary, and not-for-profit sectors for their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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ERG of the Year
Awarding individuals who work for organisations in the production of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), supermarkets, online and high street shops, hotels, bars and restaurants, sporting venues and similar.
Awarding staff networks, including Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity networks, diversity councils, and committees, for their impact on diversity and inclusion.
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Social Impact Organisation of the Year
Awarding individuals who work for organisations that provide transportation, distribution, storage, procurement or buying services and similar.
Awarding charitable, not-for-profit, social enterprises, NGOs, and voluntary sectors, or organisations focused on social change, for their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Excellence in Education
Awarding individuals who work for organisations that provide transportation, distribution, storage, procurement or buying services and similar.
Awarding schools, colleges, universities, and training organisations that have significantly impacted students' learning experiences and/or contributed to
educational research.