Nominations for the 2026 Workplace Pride Impact Awards Gala are now open!

These annual awards honour people and/or organisations that have demonstrated leadership by visibly contributing to LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion. This is your opportunity to recognise and celebrate exceptional contributions to advancing LGBTIQ+ inclusivity within workplaces and society. Submitting a nomination is a great way to involve many people from your organisation in raising awareness about LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion.

This year’s ceremony will be held on the 6th of November. Below are the award categories that exemplify the spirit of progress and positive change.

In the spirit of fairness and transparency, the criteria for the Workplace Pride 2026 Impact Awards have not changed, and are designed to ensure uniformity across all awards. We kindly request all nominating members to address each criterion in their submissions. These same criteria will be rigorously employed in the selection process to uphold transparency and integrity. Below you will find the criteria breakdown.

Nominees should vividly showcase the measurable and tangible significance of their contributions to either LGBTIQ+ or the broader LGBTIQ+ community. How has their endeavour made a substantial difference? Highlighting quantifiable outcomes is essential.

Visibility serves as a barometer of influence. Nominations should shed light on how the nominee’s efforts were within their organisation and beyond. The extent to which their work transcends boundaries matters.

Nominate those who dared to challenge the status quo. Highlight the extent to which nominees pushed existing boundaries to achieve their goals. Courageous actions often pave the way for groundbreaking change.

Submissions Deadline 18:00 on 4 October, 2026.