Enter the 2024 Lead5050 Awards
Celebrate the people making a positive difference.
People who consistently prioritise equity.
People whose achievements might not have been recognised before.
Maybe you’ve got a person or an organisation in mind as you read this. Maybe that person is you.
Reward their efforts and successes by nominating them for a Lead5050 Award.
Award Categories
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The Unsung Hero Award was established to recognise and acknowledge a woman who has made significant contributions above and beyond their position in an organisation. The recipient may not have been otherwise recognised for their accomplishments and achievements.
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For a woman who has inspired others. Maybe she’s done something out of the ordinary to help others, maybe she’s a role model in the organisation, maybe she’s battled against enormous odds, and yet still continues to contribute to the workplace.
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Supporting women in the workplace. For organisations of any size that have shown exceptional commitment to gender equality at work. They will be able to demonstrate a forward-thinking, proactive and creative approach to enabling women to realise their full potential. This could include taking action in areas such as recruitment, employee recognition and professional development, flexible working, helping women returning to the workplace or any other ways of creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture which enables women to excel.
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For a woman who has been ahead of her time in all aspects of professional engagement, throughout a long career.
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The Champion of Change is a feminist of any gender who recognises and advocates for the true equality of women and men in the workplace.
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For a woman under 35 who has shown ambition and determination in the workplace. (Must be under 35 on 1 November 2024).
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We are looking for a woman managing a team who has gone that extra mile for their staff. Someone who gives freely of their time and energy to help their team.
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For an individual or organisation who has campaigned to help underprivileged women. Or a charitable event organised by a woman.
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Awarded to an organisation or individual who has shown exemplary dedication to building cultural bridges in the realm of international student recruitment. This includes implementing programs that facilitate cross-cultural understanding, promoting diversity and inclusion, and fostering a sense of belonging among students from diverse backgrounds.
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This award is to recognise top-performing women from across the technology space and provide inspiration for younger women looking to build a career in tech.
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The Mentor of the Year will be a person of any gender who has gone the extra mile as a mentor of women over the past year. The winner will have shown willingness to volunteer their time to supporting one or more new or growing organisations and/or supporting one or more individuals in their chosen career. They will be inspiring and dedicated to diversity and inclusion.
Nomination form
Complete this form to nominate yourself, an inspirational woman, a dedicated ally, or an equitable organisation.
Read the guidance notes before you start, and we recommend drafting your ‘reasons for nomination’ offline first to make sure your work’s backed up.
Entry is free, and you can enter as many categories as you like. Nominations close at 6pm in your timezone on 30th June 2024, and entries received after this point won’t be considered.