Diversity & Inclusion Leader / Emerging Leader Award Part 2
An award to recognise a leader/emerging leader who has leveraged their influence to push forward the diversity and inclusion agenda. Entrants should be considered as someone who is leading an inclusive workforce and serving as an inspiration to others.
“This year’s National Diversity & Inclusion Awards cover 11 categories of excellence. Please provide an outline of the activity in the entry/nomination form. Shortlisted entrants will be asked to provide evidence at a later part of the judging process.
Closing date for entries: Friday 20 October, 2023
If you have any queries, please see the FAQ
Or email: nominations@irishcentrefordiversity.ie
Submissions should meet one or more of the following criteria:
Acts as a role model or ally in building an inclusive culture for all and with honesty, integrity, impartiality and objectivity.
Leads positive actions and interventions to enable all team members to achieve their potential and can demonstrate positive outcomes arising from these for individuals and/or the organisation.
Evidence of personal commitment to D&I such as leading an ERG/sharing personal stories/working flexibly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Length of Submission
750 words per submission. Entries over 750 words will be cut at the 750 word mark and the remainder deleted before consideration
Support Material(s)
No support material can be accepted with the initial entry. If shortlisted as a finalist, you will be invited to a 30-minute interview with a judge/judges. You may use a presentation as part of the interview and the judges will accept a copy of the presentation after the interview.
Interview
If shortlisted for an interview with a judge/judges, consider which member of your team can best share the story of your D&I initiative. Plan your interview so all participants are given an opportunity to speak and consider diversity in the interview panel.
Focus
The judges are looking for strategies that had/have real impact in the workplace. Include focus on the transformation that result from the D&I initiatives. Ensure this is referenced from initial application and, if shortlisted, expanded on in the interview.
Highlight the exceptional
Impress the judges by ensuring the entry focuses on exceptional efforts.
NDIA 2024 Awards Categories & Finalists
This year's National Diversity & Inclusion Awards cover 11 categories of excellence.
Diversity & Inclusion Leader / Emerging Leader Award
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Advancing Disability Equality Award
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Advancing Race/Ethnicity Equality Award
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Company of the Year Award
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Advancing Gender Equality Award
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Advancing Social Inclusion Award
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Outstanding Employee Resource Group Award
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Outstanding Diversity Initiative Award
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Employee of the Year Award
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion Award
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Public Sector Organisation of the Year Award
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