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Nominations Open 23rd February 2026

SHINING A LIGHT ON INCLUSION

Later this year, a collection of the nation’s most inclusive organisations & diversity influencers will gather to honour those that lead in diversity, inclusion and fairness in all aspects of diversity.

Recognising the Organisations Shaping the Future of Work

The Inclusive Awards is the UK’s leading platform recognising organisations and individuals who are not just talking about inclusion, but actively embedding it into how they lead, hire, grow and serve communities. 

At a time when trust, reputation and talent attraction matter more than ever, the Inclusive Awards shines a national spotlight on those setting the benchmark for inclusive leadership across the UK. 

Each year, the Awards bring together inclusive employers, senior leaders, grassroots champions and change-makers from across the private, public and third sectors. It is one of the few platforms that genuinely cuts across industry, geography and community, reflecting the full diversity of the society organisations serve. 

More than a ceremony, the Inclusive Awards is a statement of leadership. 

Why This Moment Matters

The UK workforce is changing faster than organisational culture, leadership pipelines and systems are adapting. 

Employees, customers, regulators and communities are no longer persuaded by policies alone. They want to see evidence. They want accountability. And they want to align with organisations that demonstrate inclusion in practice, not just intent. 

The Inclusive Awards exists to meet this moment. 

By recognising excellence across age, disability, gender, race, faith, sexual orientation and social mobility, the Awards elevate organisations that understand inclusion as a driver of: 

  • Sustainable business performance 
  • Talent attraction and retention 
  • Innovation and decision-making 
  • Public trust and brand credibility 

In a landscape crowded with claims, the Inclusive Awards offers something rare: credible, independent recognition grounded in real impact. 

WITH THE INCREASING WEALTH OF DIVERSITY IN BRITAIN, THE INCLUSIVE AWARDS RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF REWARDING ORGANISATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE SHOWN OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO EQUALITY ACROSS THE UK.