Hong Kong reveals 2021’s HK LGBT+ Inclusion Award Winners

Community Business has revealed the winners of 2021’s Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Awards.

The not-for-profit organisation advancing responsible and inclusive business practices in Asia, also announced  Hong Kong’s Top Employers for LGBT+ Inclusion. The results for both were announced at the fundraising Gala virtually on Friday (21 May 2021). 

Established in 2015, the annual Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Awards celebrate efforts to promote LGBT+ equality and inclusion in the workplace and the community; and provide an important platform for organisations and individuals to promote and amplify their meaningful achievements. The award nominations have been assessed based on the extent to which they are strategic, proactive, impactful, sustainable and paying it forward. 

HONG KONG LGBT+ INCLUSION AWARD WINNERS

2021’s Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Awards winners include: 

HONG KONG’S TOP EMPLOYERS  FOR LGBT+ INCLUSION

Also launched in 2015, the Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Index (published every two years), is Asia’s first benchmark on corporate policies and practices for creating inclusive workplaces for LGBT+ employees. This year, 37 organisations participated in the Index, varying from large multinationals to small NGOs. They represent multiple industries, including financial services, hospitality, pharmaceutical, technology, legal, media, properties and real estate and the third sector. 

Twelve organisations achieved a Gold Standard in the Index this year. The media organisation, Thomson Reuters received the 2021 Hong Kong Top Employer for the LGBT+ Inclusion Index, ranking number one in the Index and climbing from fifth in 2019. This is the first time that a media organisation has made it to first place in the Index. This year’s top 10 ranking organisations include: 

The full report of the 2021 Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Index will be launched in July, and will present the collective findings from all participating organisations, providing critical benchmarking data and highlighting best practices. 

ADVANCING LGBT+ ACROSS ASIA

“The importance of the work being done by companies to advance LGBT+ inclusion in Hong Kong and across Asia has gained greater significance over the last two years, especially when we consider the increased burden that has been placed on minority groups during the current pandemic. So it’s astounding to see how companies have once again risen to the challenge of addressing workplace inequalities,” stated Peter Sargant, CEO of Community Business. 

“We are honoured to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of each of the participating companies and are especially proud of those that have made it onto our 2021 Hong Kong Top Employers for LGBT+ Inclusion List; and the winners of this year’s LGBT+ Inclusion Awards, for their committed endeavours towards creating inclusive workplaces for LGBT+ employees in Hong Kong,” Sargant added. “It is companies and individuals such as these that through their work are able to lead, inspire and motivate others to create a better environment for our LGBT+ community, and for the next generation of LGBT+ employees. We thank you for your great work and the inspiration you provide others.” 

Check out last year’s winners here.