In times of disruption, your work matters more than ever. You’ve moved swiftly, persistently, strategically—shifting culture, opening doors, creating impact.
It’s time to be recognized.
THE AWARDS.
CATEGORIES
Community Team Awards
Celebrating teams that spark meaningful, lasting change beyond their own walls. These are the groups who see possibility where others see obstacles, who bring people together, and who create ripple effects of inclusivity in their communities. From grassroots movements to nonprofit initiatives, collaborative coalitions to workplace teams making a broader impact, these awards honor the doers, the connectors, and the trailblazers.
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Inclusive Catalyst Award
For teams igniting transformation—shifting systems, starting vital conversations, and inspiring action that lasts.
Inclusive Bridge Builder Award
For teams bridging divides, fostering empathy, and creating connections across differences that strengthen communities.
Champion in the Workplace
​​Recognizing individuals who turn inclusion from idea into everyday practice. These leaders ensure that everyone in their teams feels seen, heard, and empowered to do their best work. They lead with empathy, courage, and strategy, creating workplaces where belonging is not a buzzword but a lived reality.
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Inclusivity Innovator Award
For those who design creative strategies, programs, or policies that open doors, remove barriers, and expand opportunities.
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Empowering Leader Award
For leaders who champion diversity, cultivate psychological safety, and inspire their teams to thrive together.​
Inclusive Leader of the Year
Honoring visionaries whose influence stretches far beyond their organization. These leaders shape industries, inspire colleagues, and model inclusive leadership that drives both cultural and measurable business impact. They set the standard for what it means to lead with purpose, heart, and strategic foresight.
Visionary Voice Award
For leaders whose advocacy and vision spark action, inspire change, and resonate across diverse audiences.
Inclusive Leadership Business Impact Award
For leaders or teams whose inclusion efforts deliver measurable results—stronger culture, better performance, and tangible business growth.
KEYNOTE
JENNIFER BROWN
Jennifer Brown (she/her) is a globally recognized DEI thought leader, author of "How to Be an Inclusive Leader," and award-winning entrepreneur who boldly redefines what it means to truly belong. Drawing from her personal experience with both privilege and stigma, she challenges audiences to examine assumptions and take meaningful action toward inclusion.
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Jennifer has shared her expertise with leading organizations including Google, IBM, Intel, LinkedIn, and NASA, and serves on advisory boards for Sparks & Honey and L'Oreal's Global Diversity and Inclusion initiative. Her powerful storytelling makes her an influential voice in advancing inclusive leadership across industries.
A message from the Founder
In 2020, as a global pandemic and social unrest highlighted the critical need for inclusive leadership, a vision emerged: to recognize and celebrate those building a more inclusive world. This vision, cultivated in collaboration with my colleague Joe Santana, laid the initial groundwork for the Inclusive Leadership Impact Awards.
After a brief pause, the idea resurfaced with powerful conviction in 2023, leading to the launch of our inaugural Inclusive Leadership Impact Awards.
Today, these awards serve as proof of the extraordinary individuals who have profoundly impacted their workplaces, communities, and nonprofit organizations through their unwavering commitment to inclusive leadership and transformative change.
Come with us on this journey as we continue to uplift and empower inclusive leaders, building a more equitable future for everyone.
Simone E. Morris
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