Corporate Categories

The Bank Of London – Small Brand

This award is given to a small company or organisation which has demonstrated outstanding commitment to an LGBTQIA community.

OPTUM – Inspirational Role Model

This accolade is given to someone in the whose commitment to equality and diversity is a prime example for others to follow.

DHL - Large Brand

This award is given to a company or other organisation which has demonstrated outstanding support for the LGBTQIA community.

Outstanding LGBTQIA Network

Awarded to the corporate LGBTQIA staff network which provides the greatest support to its members.

New LGBTQIA Network

This award goes to an LGBTQIA staff network which has been operational for 48 months or less.

GILEAD - Outstanding Network Lead

The individuals who lead ERG’s within companies do so on top of their ‘day Jobs, theses people show an incredible commitment to their colleagues and the wider community.

FT - Corporate LGBTQIA Champion

Presented to a LGBTQIA individual who champions the community in every aspect of their work life and beyond.

Head Of Diversity

A company’s Head of Diversity is the lynchpin of their organisation’s D&I policy, setting the standards for others to follow. This award is given to the HoD who has demonstrated excellence and commitment over the past year to LGBTQIA employees.

Corporate Ally

Given to someone who does not identify as LGBTQIA but who has leveraged their influence to demonstrate support for LGBTQIA equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond.

Community Categories

Campaign

Awarded to the best campaign aimed at or featuring the LGBTQIA community.

CENTRICA - Community Initiative

This award goes to a community based initiative  which ensures the LGBTQIA community are at the heart of everything it does, making a positive impact on the community it serves.

GSK - Charity

This award is given to the charity – including those who may not be LGBTQIA specific – which has run a campaign or campaigns to the benefit of the LGBTQIA community.

Celebrity Ally

Awarded to someone in the public eye who does not identify as LGBTQIA but who uses their platform and influence to promote LGBTQIA equality and visibility.

Media Moment

This honour is to celebrate a moment in media over the past 18 months that has impacted the LGBTQIA community.

Musician

Celebrating the LGBTQIA community’s favourite musicians who identify as LGBTQIA

Campaigner/Influencer

Awarded to a person who identifies as LGBTQIA and whose words and deeds have helped further the cause of LGBTQIA equality.

Celebrity LGBTQIA Champion

Awarded to a person who identifies as LGBTQIA and whose words and deeds have helped further the cause of LGBTQIA equality.