Employee of the Year Award Part 2
An award to recognise an individual who goes the extra mile to champion diversity and inclusion above and beyond their day job. Entrants should be considered as someone who promotes the opportunities related to being inclusive and diverse.
Closing date for entries: Friday 20 October, 2023
If you have any queries, please see the FAQ
Or email: nominations@irishcentrefordiversity.ie
Submissions should consider the following criteria:
- Evidence of the employee working to highlight the benefits and impact of inclusion and diversity
- Demonstrate the employee’s contribution to developing a culture change.
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
This year's National Diversity & Inclusion Awards cover 11 categories of excellence.
Diversity & Inclusion / Emerging Leader Award
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Advancing Disability Equality Award
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Company of the Year 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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Advancing Race/Ethnicity Equality Award
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Advancing Social Inclusion Award
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Advancing Gender Equality Award
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