Inclusive Leader Award

The Inclusive Leader Award is open to individuals from any sector who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing inclusion and belonging, particularly gender, in their sphere of influence. These leaders don’t just advocate; they act – implementing policies, mentoring talent, or reshaping cultures to ensure everyone has a seat at the table. Their work reflects the belief that inclusion isn’t a checkbox but a catalyst for innovation, profitability, and social good. Whether leading a multinational, a startup, or a community initiative, they inspire others, proving that leadership is about lifting as you rise.

Nominees for the Inclusive Leader Award will be evaluated based on the following:

• Impactful Actions: Evidence of specific initiatives that have measurably advanced broader inclusion, with outcomes like increased diversity in leadership or improved business metrics.
• Strategic Vision: Demonstration of embedding inclusion as a business or organisational strategy.
• Resilience and Influence: Proof of overcoming challenges – such as skepticism or structural barriers – to champion inclusion, inspiring others through leadership by example.
• Multiplier Effect: Examples of empowering others- e.g., mentoring leaders, fostering diverse teams, or influencing policy – that create lasting, scalable impact.
• Alignment with Purpose: A clear connection to a purpose-driven mission, and a commitment to sustainable change.