Inclusive Awards to reveal 2024’s winners this week 

The Inclusive Awards 2024, organized by Inclusive Companies, will unveil this year’s winners on November 28, 2024, at the prestigious Midland Hotel in Manchester. Supported by myGwork, E.ON, and TalkTalk, these awards honor individuals and organizations leading the charge to dismantle barriers and embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into the core of their mission. The evening will also feature the highly anticipated Lifetime Achievement Award.

With finalists across eight categories, the awards shine a spotlight on those who exemplify unwavering commitment to fostering true diversity and inclusion. An independent judging panel evaluated entries based on tangible impact beyond policies and practices, seeking those who actively drive meaningful change in workplaces and communities.

“Over the last decade, the Inclusive Awards has witnessed remarkable strides in EDI practices,” said Paul Sesay, CEO of Inclusive Companies. “Every year, I am humbled by the courageous individuals and dedicated teams who work tirelessly to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything they do. However, there’s still more work to be done.”

Sesay emphasized that showcasing the achievements of these finalists inspires others to embrace inclusivity and work toward equitable change.

This year’s finalists (by category), include:

Head of Diversity & Inclusion, sponsored by myGwork

• Annika Allen
• Louise Bailey
• Deborah Barnwell
• Shelley Bishton
• Helen Choudhury
• Mark Lomas
• Paul Modley
• Kendra Moffatt

Chief Executive of the Year

• David Duffy
• Elham Fardad
• Julie-Ann Haines
• Arfan Hanif
• Ken McMeikan
• Karen Parry
• Simon Roberts
• Joanne Williams

Consultancy of the Year

• A New Normal
• BrightHorizon Advisory
• Interculture Training & Events
• MyPlus Consulting
• Psychological Safety Institute
• Skills4LTD
• The Clear Company
• Unheard Voice Consultancy Ltd

D&I Tech Initiative, sponsored by TalkTalk

• AXS
• Global Equality Collective
• Kiltered
• Pollen
• Proto
• Reed Women
• TaskHer
• Zero Gravity

Inclusive Culture Initiative

• Anglo American - Domestic Violence Policy and Awareness Campaign
• Avalere Health - The Afro Caribbean/African American Sponsorship Program
• #InclusiveHR
• Inclusive United Community Interest Company
• J Murphy & Sons Ltd – People & Social Value Strategy
• Kin + Carta - The IDEA Programme
• Lincolnshire Police
• University of Hull - Human Living Library Project

Outstanding Diversity Network

• BBC Enigma
• EY Women's Network (EYWN)
• Global Pride@Kantar
• HSBC Ability UK
• Out Making Games
• REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) Network - Whitbread PLC
• 25by2025 Network
• Womble Bond Dickinson's Disability Network

Social Mobility Project, sponsored by E.ON

• Bridgend College
• CGI – EmployABILITY Programme
• Cisco
• Everything D&I Ltd and I Accelerator CIC
• Future Leaders
• Happy Smiles Training
• Lyca Mobile
• The University of Birmingham - Urban Changemakers Summer Programme

Diversity Teams

• HSBC UK Inclusion Team
• Kantar I&D Centre of Excellence
• Mott MacDonald EDI Team
• News UK DE&I Team
• OVO Belonging Team
• St Mowden EDI Team
• Unite Students Belonging, Equity & Engagement Team
• United Utilities People Culture & Engagement Team

Check out the full 2024 Shortlist here.