DEI TrailblazHER Award
DEI TrailblazHER Award
This award honours an individual or initiative that is making a transformative impact in the areas of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI). Proudly powered by Fidelity Investments, the award celebrates those who go beyond compliance to drive meaningful change, creating cultures where differences are respected, equality is embedded, and all individuals have the opportunity to thrive. Nominees may lead or contribute to DEI work in any setting, corporate, nonprofit, public service, academia, community, or grassroots. Their work may focus on but is not limited to:
- Racial or ethnic inclusion
- Gender equality
- LGBTQ+ inclusion
- Disability rights and accessibility
- Socioeconomic equality
- Neurodiversity and age inclusion
- Intersectional DEI approaches
- Alternative pathway recognition including return to work supports
This award seeks to highlight efforts that are intentional, measurable, inclusive, and forward-thinking.
Eligibility Criteria:
Nominations are welcomed from those who meet the following criteria:
- Open to individuals of any identity, as well as formal initiatives or teams actively engaged in DEI work.
- The nominee(s) must demonstrate a track record of meaningful DEI outcomes, such as improved access, increased representation, inclusive policy change, training, or community engagement.
Nomination Process:
- Self-nomination: All individuals are encouraged to put themselves forward.
- Peer nomination: Colleagues, managers, team members, clients, and collaborators can nominate a deserving individual or team who has inspired or influenced them through their leadership and efforts.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Innovation in DEI Practices: Novel or creative approaches, tools and collaborations to inclusion, equality, or accessibility.
- Leadership in DEI Advocacy: Active championing of inclusive values and impact influencing and inspiring others.
- Impact: Evidence of reach, scale and sustainability with clear, measurable changes in culture, policies, representation, engagement, or wellbeing.
Applications close at 11.30pm (IST) on Wednesday 27th August 2025.