Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards

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.

Award Categories

Apprentice of the Year

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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Inclusive Employer of the Year

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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Training Provider of the Year

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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Innovator of the Year

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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Educator of the Year

This award recognises practitioners that identify and breakdown barriers and challenges for marginalised groups, both within and outside the classroom.

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Institution of the Year

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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Social Mobility champion

This award recognises those that deliver interventions to support learners to unlock their potential and broaden their horizons.

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Women in STEM

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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Outstanding contribution of the year

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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