CORPORATE CATEGORIES

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Diversity Champion of the Year

This award is given to a person whose work or activism over the past year has helped set the agenda in the promotion of LGBTQIA equality, diversity and inclusion. 

 

Corporate Ally of the Year

This award is presented to a business leader who leverages their influence to help provide a safe and welcoming workplace to their LGBTQIA staff and actively supports the LGBTQIA community.

 

Inspirational Role Model of the Year

This accolade is given to someone whose commitment to furthering equality and diversity for LGBTQIA women and non-binary people is a prime example for others to follow.

 

Brand or Organisation of the Year

When a well-known brand or company flies the flag for LGBTQIA equality and acceptance, people really sit up and notice. Help give your fave a slap on the back and a big Team DIVA-shaped thank you.

 

Future Leader of the Year

This award recognises a young person who uses their network and platform to empower others and make significant change, whether that’s through campaigning online or through their business approach.

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LGBTQIA Network of the Year

People work better when they can be themselves, and staff networks play an essential part in making people feel valued in the workplace.

 

 

COMMUNITY CATEGORIES

 

Media Moment of the Year

Mainstream TV and radio often present LGBTQIA-focused features and storylines, helping to tell our stories to people who otherwise might never come across the issues we face. If any of these media moments stand out to you, now’s the time to let us know.

 

Writer of the Year

The pen is mightier than the sword! Choose the LGBTQIA journalist, author or writer whose work you admire most. Sadly, Team DIVA journalists aren’t eligible!

 

Celebrity Ally of the Year

We’re better together. Having people who don’t identify as LGBTQIA on our side – and whose words and deeds demonstrate their solidarity – is a wonderful thing. Who do you think deserves this coveted accolade?

 

Charity or Community Project

The organisations nominated in this category play an essential part in the support of LGBTQIA women and non binary across the country. This award rewards the stand - out charity or community project from the past year.

 

Influencer of the Year

X, YouTube or Instagram… the stars of social media are central to the lives of millions of LGBTQIA people. Cast your vote for your favourite, folks. 

 

Actor of the Year

Presented to an outstanding LGBTQIA actor or any actor who has positively impacted LGBQTIA representation in the past year. Nominees must have had at least one credited role in the last 12 months: TV, film, streaming service, theatre, web, TV or radio all included.

 

Campaigner of the Year

The winner of this award will have used their platform to campaign the values of LGBTQIA inclusivity.

 

Sports Personality of the Year

Awarded to an LGBTQIA sports person whose achievements have helped promote equality and inclusion on and off the field.

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