
Welcome to the Annual
Inclusive Leadership Impact Awards

The annual SME Inclusive Leadership Impact Awards celebrates exceptional leaders across the United States who make a difference in their workplaces, communities, and non-profit organizations. These leaders champion inclusivity through transformative initiatives, such as raising awareness, establishing inclusion-focused programs, spearheading fundraising efforts, and more.
Award Categories:
Community Team: Recognizing a group that has made significant contributions to fostering inclusivity within their community.
Champion in the Workplace: Honoring an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in creating an inclusive workplace environment.
Youth of the Year: Celebrating a person 18 years and younger who has shown outstanding commitment to promoting inclusivity within their school or community.
Inclusive Leader of the Year: Recognizing an individual who embodies the principles of inclusive leadership and has made a significant impact in their field.
Save the Date:
Join us for the 2025 Inclusive Leadership Impact Awards ceremony on October 9, 2025, as we celebrate these inspiring leaders and their contributions to a more inclusive society.
A message from the Founder of the ILIA Awards
Simone E. Morris, CEO, Simone Morris Enterprises

In 2020, a year marked by a global pandemic and social unrest, a vision emerged to illuminate the darkness and celebrate leaders dedicated to building a more inclusive world. This vision, shared with my colleague Joe Santana, laid the groundwork for the Inclusive Leadership Impact Awards.
Though initially sidelined, the idea rekindled with renewed purpose in 2023, leading to the inaugural Inclusive Leadership Impact Awards.
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Today, these awards honor extraordinary individuals who have made a significant difference in their workplaces, communities, and non-profit organizations by championing inclusive leadership and driving transformative change.
Join us on this journey as we continue to elevate and empower inclusive leaders, building a brighter, more equitable future for all.
Simone E. Morris

2024 Inclusive Leadership Impact Award Event
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