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Includability Awards 2024: Celebrating Workplace Changemakers
The 2024 Includability Awards celebrated organisations and individuals driving inclusivity, sustainability, and workplace well-being. Winners included World of Books, WGC, B1G1, and Danone, with inspiring leaders recognised for their commitment to positive change.
Includability Awards 2024: Celebrating Workplace Changemakers
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March 10, 2025
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Episode Description
The 2024 Includability Awards honoured organisations and individuals leading the way in inclusivity, sustainability, mental health, and workplace well-being. This event showcased innovative practices, impactful leadership, and meaningful collaborations, reinforcing the importance of creating workplaces where everyone thrives.
Highlights
- Community Celebration – A night of recognition, connection, and shared success within the Includability community.
- Sustainability Leadership – World of Books won the Sustainability Award for championing environmental responsibility.
- Mental Health Advocacy – WGC was honoured for its exceptional commitment to workplace mental well-being.
- Impactful Partnerships – B1G1 received the Partnerships Award, highlighting the power of global collaboration.
- Employer Excellence – Danone won the Committed Employer Award (26+ employees), demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusivity.
- Ambassador Recognition – Melissa Sterling was celebrated for her dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces.
- Looking Ahead to 2025 – The event concluded with anticipation for next year’s awards, promising new initiatives and opportunities.
Meet the Judging Panel
The awards were judged by esteemed Verification Partners, including:
- Laura Slack – B Corp Expert & Sustainability Agent at Honeywell Bakes
- Martin Mason – CEO & Co-Founder, TalentMapper
- Sara Matthews FCIPD, FRSA, CMgr MCMI – Director, ODISEE Ltd
- Matthew Lock – Athlete Services Manager, Switch The Play Foundation & Co-Founder, Outliers Wellbeing | B-Corp
- Michael Lloyd – Founder, Workplace Mental Health Charter™ UK
- Will Cleare – Founder, The HR Agency
Award Categories
Recognising excellence across nine key areas:
- Mental Health Award
- Sustainability Award
- Leadership & Governance Award
- Talent Management Award
- ED&I (Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) Award
- Inclusive Committed Employer of the Year (1-25 employees)
- Inclusive Committed Employer of the Year (26+ employees)
- Partnership Award
- Ambassador Award
Each award represents a commitment to positive change in the workplace. The nominees have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to building a more inclusive, sustainable future.
Join us as we celebrate the changemakers shaping the workplaces of tomorrow.
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