Now in its 11th year, the Inclusive Awards, organised by Inclusive Companies, has revealed this year’s finalists.
Sponsored by BAE Systems and TalkTalk, they remain one of the UK’s only awards ceremony to specifically honour individuals and organisations that have successfully embedded diversity into their operations. With finalists spanning everything from coding start-ups to housing associations, universities to international airlines, this year’s shortlist represents a broad and committed cross-section of organisations working to build equity into their foundations – often against rising external pressures.
In a year when many organisations are being urged to tone down their DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) efforts, a very different message is coming from the finalists of the 2025 Inclusive Awards – and from those determined to keep inclusion at the top of the workplace agenda.
“These Awards will take place against the backdrop of an ever-changing and increasingly uncertain world for those committed to equity, diversity and inclusion,” said Paul Sesay, CEO of Inclusive Companies. “This year [we’re] seeing increasing pressure on people to dial down on DEI. This simply strengthens our resolve to acknowledge those individuals and organisations determined to drive out discrimination and hold fast to their values of creating an equitable workplace. Where they lead, others will follow – and that is why celebrating their achievements is absolutely the right thing to do.”
POWER OF EQUITY & INCLUSION
Finalists were selected by an independent, diverse panel of judges, who reviewed submissions for tangible impact across all strands of diversity: age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, and religion. Categories reflect both individual and team efforts across consultancy, leadership, culture, and technological innovation.
Notable finalists include British Airways, shortlisted for its Your Flying Future programme, and Code First Girls, nominated for its work advancing digital inclusion through tech skills for women. Finalists also include local councils, NHS services, and major corporations — underlining the cross-sector commitment to inclusion, even amid shifting political and cultural currents.
“I’m looking forward to hosting the Inclusive Awards and meeting those incredible individuals and organisations who have stood by their DEI values to improve the working environments and lives for their colleagues,” said Louise Minchin, the renowned broadcaster and author, who will present this year’s awards for the first time. “This event reminds us of the power of equity in our workplaces and communities.”
2025 INCLUSIVE AWARDS FINALISTS
D&I Consultancy Award
- Bempong Talking Therapy
- Be What You See
- Eagles Wings Consultancy
- Engendering Change
- FAIRER Consulting
- Fearless Futures Limited
- Moving Ahead
- Someone Else’s Eyes Ltd
Inclusive Culture Initiative Award
- Belgrave Neighbourhood Co-operative Housing Association
- Colt Technology Services
- IATA
- Liverpool Women’s Hospital
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Matchtech
- Snap Finger Click
- The Co-operative Bank
Outstanding Diversity Network Award
- Able2 Network
- BT Bmet BAME Network
- Bproud UK – Booking.com
- MIND@Playground Games
- OVO Pride
- PA Women in Tech Network
- Women@Sky
- Women in RACHP Network
Head of Diversity and Inclusion Award
- Katy Hall (Nes Fircroft)
- Marie-Helene Tyack (Allianz)
- Zoe Hingston (University of Newcastle)
- Amanda Phillips (United Utilities)
- Joy Hume (London Borough of Waltham Forest)
- Ian Tomney-Bell (GiffGaff)
- Mabinty Esho (Comic Relief)
- Jennifer Samuels (Westminster City Council)
Chief Executive of the Year Award
- Gary Harrold (SPS Global)
- Yvonne Field (The Ubele Initiative)
- Diarmuid Molloy (First Star Scholars)
- Elham Fardad (Migrant Leaders)
- Jo Gretton (Telent)
- Alison Dunn (Citizens Council Gateshead)
- Shrine Khoury-Haq (Co-op)
- David Hynam (LV)
D&I Tech Initiative Award
- #BeMeDigitalInclusion
- Be My Eyes
- Code First Girls
- CodeVerse
- Green Park AI
- MagicSauce.Online
- Nimbus
- Real Direction
Social Mobility Project Award
- British Airways – Your Flying Future Programme
- JustUs
- Mayamada
- National Grid
- Rise Construction Framework
- Sumo Digital Academy
- Tomorrow’s Women (TW)
- UK Power Networks
Diversity Team Award
- Cheshire and Mersey Specialist Perinatal Service – REACH Project
- D&I Champions at SPS
- Munich Re DEI Team
- OVO Belonging Team
- Savills D&I Team
- Westminster City Council EDI Team
- Windward Energy DE&I Working Group
- YHA People & EDI Team
AWARDS CEREMONY
This year’s awards ceremony will take place on 27 November 2025 at the prestigious Hurlingham Club in London, where the Lifetime Achiever Award, the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers Index, and the Diversity Power List will also be revealed. The event promises to highlight outstanding DEI efforts, not only by dedicated diversity professionals but by executives, tech innovators, grassroots projects, and entire workplace teams – all working to build a fairer, more inclusive Britain.
“The Inclusive Awards provide a powerful platform to recognise and showcase best DEI practice across a range of business sectors that will encourage and inspire other organisations,” the organiser said.
Check out 2024’s Inclusive Awards winners here.
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