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Business Trailblazer of the Year
The Business Trailblazer of the Year of the Year Award aims to celebrate the successes of a business leader or professional who actively champions for inclusivity and change within their organisation and wider industry. Nominees in this category are recognised for their efforts to improve LGBTQ+ equality in business. Individuals may nominate themselves or be nominated by others. Nominations in this category are welcome from any community advocate whether identifying as LGBTQ+ or as an ally.
For individuals interested in having their LGBTQ+ efforts and achievements celebrated, please submit your entry below. Your nomination will then be assessed by a judging panel which consists of PinkNews, business leaders and community figures. There is no cost to submit a nomination.
Brand Ally of the Year
The Brand Ally of the Year Award showcases brands that consistently and committedly ensure inclusion and diverse representation in their campaigns - all year and on all channels. They are the anti-rainbow washers. Inclusion is core to their brand messaging and they don't back down in the face of public pressures/backlash.
For brands interested in having their campaign, efforts and achievements celebrated, please submit your entry as per below. Your nomination will then be assessed by a judging panel which consists of PinkNews, business leaders and community figures. There is no cost to submit a nomination.
Entries can be submitted by brands directly or by agencies on behalf of the brands they represent.
Community/Charity Organisation of the Year
The Community/Charity Organisation of the Year Award celebrates the efforts that community groups have undertaken to champion LGBTQ+ equality over the past year. We welcome applications from both large and small organisations and charities.
For organisations interested in highlighting their achievements, please submit your entry
below. Your nomination will then be assessed by a judging panel which consists of PinkNews,
business leaders and community figures. There is no cost to submit a nomination.
Diversity Network of the Year
The Diversity Network of the Year Award celebrates the efforts that companies have undertaken to improve LGBTQ+ equality over the past year within their business. This category showcases the outstanding contribution of resource groups and internal networks that champion representation of LGBTQ+ employees and have tackled issues internally or externally to influence change in the field of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from both large and small employers.
For businesses interested in having their LGBTQ+ efforts and achievements celebrated,
please submit your entry below. Your nomination will then be assessed by a judging panel
which consists of PinkNews, business leaders and community figures. There is no cost to
submit a nomination. Please describe the policies/processes that your company currently has
in place and if there are any further plans which benefit LGBTQ+ employees.
Inclusive Tech Innovation of the Year
This new category highlights brands, companies, apps, software and platforms making significant strides in the creation of safe and inclusive online spaces whilst championing diversity and LGBTQ+ allowing users to engage/participate online as their most authentic selves.
For companies interested in highlighting their achievements and innovations, please submit
your 500 word entry below. Your nomination will then be assessed by a judging panel which
consists of PinkNews, business leaders and community figures. There is no cost to submit a
nomination.
Public vote categories now open!
Social Media Moment of the Year
Sports Personality of the Year
Travel & Hospitality Award
Entertainer of the Year
Screen Moment of the Year
Drag Artist of the Year
The Good News Award
(Inclusive) Fashion Brand of the Year
Groundbreaking Broadcast Award