BC Workplace Inclusion Awards: AWARD CATEGORIES
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CHAMPION — INDIVIDUAL
Honours individuals who strive to promote an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity while contributing to the company’s overall goals. Nominees demonstrate excellence by being a role model in the workplace – breaking down stereotypes, recognizing strengths in diversity and creating an environment of inclusiveness.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CHAMPION — LEADERSHIP
Honours individuals in management and leadership positions who strive to promote an inclusive workplace by introducing and supporting initiatives that foster and develop employees’ strengths while contributing to the company goals.
DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE CHAMPION – SMALL BC BUSINESS (<50 EMPLOYEES)
Honours small BC businesses that embody a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Nominees demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, embracing individual strengths, and exemplifying the benefits of diverse hiring. Diversity and inclusion are part of the company’s core values.
DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE CHAMPION – LARGE BC BUSINESS (>50 EMPLOYEES)
Honours large BC businesses that embody a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Nominees demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, embracing individual strengths, and exemplifying the benefits of diverse hiring. Diversity and inclusion are part of the company’s core values.
DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE CHAMPION – NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Honours non-profit organizations that embody a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Nominees demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, embracing individual strengths, and exemplifying the benefits of diverse hiring. Diversity and inclusion are part of the organization’s core values both externally and internally.
We respectfully acknowledge the work of Open Door Group & Untapped Awards takes place across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario — the homelands of over 500 distinct Indigenous nations and cultures. We extend thanks, honour, and respect to our hosts for stewarding these lands since time immemorial.