Unite UnderOne is delighted to announce that nominations for the 2025 UnderOne Diversity and Inclusion Awards has officially opened. This annual celebration, now in its second year, honours individuals, teams, and organisations that are driving meaningful progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across industries.
12 Categories Recognising Excellence in DEI
This year, the awards feature twelve categories, reflecting DEI initiatives’ growing depth and diversity across sectors. We are thrilled to introduce three new categories for 2025:
- Wellbeing Champion: Honouring individuals or organisations that prioritise mental health and wellness in the workplace, creating environments where employees can thrive.
- DEI Talent Acquisition: Recognising exceptional efforts in attracting, hiring, and retaining diverse talent, setting benchmarks for inclusive recruitment practices.
- DEI Celebrity Champion: Celebrating public figures who leverage their platforms to advocate for equity, inclusion, and social change, inspiring others to take action.
These new categories join the existing nine, which include:
- Global Inclusion Excellence Award
- Trailblazer Employee Resource Group Award
- DEI Innovation Award
- DEI Rising Star Award
- Inclusion in Sustainability Award
- DEI Thought Leader and Influencer Award
- Diverse & Inclusive Company Culture Award
- Creative Diversity Campaign Award
- Social Impact & Community Engagement Award
Last year, the awards showcased an incredible array of talent and dedication. Winners and shortlisted organisations included names like Petrofac, Ardonagh, Equal Measures UK, Pan Macmillan, and Media Zoo. Their innovative initiatives ranged from empowering women in engineering and creating inclusive cultures to addressing food sustainability and neurodiversity awareness.
Spotlighting Excellence: A Look Back at 2024
The 2024 winners demonstrated the breadth and impact of DEI efforts across industries. For instance, Petrofac, winner of the Global Inclusion Excellence Award, made significant strides in advancing gender balance in the energy sector through their SHINE network. Ardonagh’s Disability Colleague Community took home the Trailblazer Employee Resource Group Award for their transformative workplace initiatives, while Equal Measures UK earned the DEI Innovation Award for their groundbreaking efforts in diversifying the drinks industry.
Such stories continue to inspire us as we prepare to recognise the 2025 nominees who are breaking barriers and creating lasting impact.
How to Submit Nominations for UnderOne Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Nominations for the UnderOne Diversity and Inclusion Awards are open to individuals, teams, and organisations across all sectors. Nominees may self-nominate or be nominated by colleagues, peers, or partners. Detailed criteria for each category and instructions on submitting nominations will be available on our website from 21 February 2025.
Key dates to remember:
- Nominations Open: 21st February 2025
- Nominations Close: 14th April 2025
- Shortlist Announced: Week commencing May 19th 2025
- Awards Ceremony: 11th July 2025
Why Nominate?
The UnderOne Diversity and Inclusion Awards provide a platform to showcase the incredible work being done to advance DEI worldwide. Winning or being shortlisted for an award not only recognises your efforts but also inspires others to follow your lead, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
Join Us for the UnderOne Diversity and Inclusion Awards, A Day of Inspiration and Celebration.
The awards ceremony, proudly powered by Clyde & Co as the Headline Sponsor and Founding Partner of the UnderOne Collective, will spotlight the achievements of this year’s DEI champions. Their stories of innovation, perseverance, and impact will serve as a source of inspiration for attendees from around the globe.
Don’t miss this opportunity to recognise and celebrate the individuals and organisations driving real change in DEI. Save the date for 11 July 2025 at the Chicago Booth London Conference Centre and join us for a day of connection, learning, and celebration.
For more information about the awards and to submit your nomination, visit www.uniteunderone.com/awards
