Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards 2025
Celebrating those who are championing diversity and inclusion within their organisations and the education sector.
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Please ensure all submissions are completed by 20 December 2024.
Celebrating those who are championing diversity and inclusion within their organisations and the education sector.
Supported by:
Please ensure all submissions are completed by 20 December 2024.
The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards 2025 celebrates individuals and organisations championing diversity and inclusion in the education sector.
The awards demonstrate our commitment to helping young people of all backgrounds to get the best start in work and life. Through the celebration of the organisations and individuals that are committed to mainstreaming Equity, Diversity and Inclusion we hope to provide a catalyst to see real change and inspire others from all backgrounds.
Thank you to our headline partners Skills and Education Group, and the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC), along with our individual award sponsors.
This award recognises a current or former apprentice that has overcome challenges, barriers or exceptional circumstances to commence or complete a recognised apprenticeship framework.
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This award recognises employers that have delivered an initiative that supports or celebrates equity, diversity, and inclusion within their organisation or sector.
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This award recognises inclusive training providers and the work they do to make a difference; demonstrating a passion for developing skills that change lives.
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This award recognises organisations that have implemented innovative networks or diversity programmes to support those who work or learn within them. These programmes make an impact on the future development of individuals personally, professionally or in the learning environment.
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This award recognises practitioners that identify and breakdown barriers and challenges for marginalised groups, both within and outside the classroom.
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This award recognises educational institutions that are using initiatives to support equity, diversity and inclusion in the sector, encompassing higher education, further education and technical vocational education and training.
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This award recognises those that deliver interventions to support learners to unlock their potential and broaden their horizons.
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This award recognises those who have worked tirelessly to enable and support women students in their education, switching the dial on the future demographic of STEM sectors.
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This award will be our Judges Choice, decided from all the nominees, and will recognise the outstanding candidate as a trailblazer for equity, diversity and inclusion.
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When people share their passion and commitment throughout the nomination process, it always shines through.
Be authentically you and your passion for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will shine through.
Reflect your ambitious approach to raising standards in technical education and widening opportunities, in the language you use to describe the initiatives and programmes you advocate for and believe in.
When nominating, paint a vivid picture of their impact. Show their passion, dedication and the tangible results of their work. Use specific examples, anecdotes and quote to bring their story to life.
This will help the judges truly understand the significance of their contributions and why they deserve recognition.
Some nominations for the awards will be about unique and exceptional events or strategies to promote equity, diversity and inclusion within the further education and skills sector. But you might be nominating an individual or a group of people who consistently, passionately and proactively live the values of inclusion, and the way that they champion empowering others to enable their unique and different ways of thinking and doing. And that is okay. Nominate them.
When nominating an apprentice, think about how, no matter what, they have remained true to themselves, how they have grown past any challenges/barriers or circumstances beyond their control and proved that everyone can achieve what they want if they want to. It helps a judge to see how the individual is making their way forward, maybe they are going above and beyond and championing the way for others to follow.
We would also appreciate your support in promoting the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Heroes Awards, serving as a catalyst for meaningful change and inspiring people from all backgrounds using the assets provided below.
