Celebrating Companies Championing Diversity and Equality
The Rise & Lead Awards is an annual event recognising outstanding corporate initiatives promoting gender-balanced leadership, pay parity and parental leave.
In today’s world, it is more important than ever to recognise and honour the trailblazers breaking barriers and driving change for a more inclusive and diverse future. These awards are designed to showcase and celebrate the initiatives that intentionally make a difference and can inspire others.
The 2023 awards will feature one winner in each of the following categories:
Category 1: Gender-Balanced Leadership
This Award celebrates initiatives that promote gender equity in leadership.
Category 2: Pay Parity
This Award recognises initiatives that uphold equal pay for equal work, demonstrating a commitment to eradicating wage disparities across genders and roles.
Category 3: Parental Support
This Award applauds initiatives that excel in providing comprehensive family-friendly policies and nurturing a supportive work-life balance for parents and caregivers.

By nominating deserving initiatives for the Rise & Lead Awards, you contribute to a global movement pushing for change, diversity, and equal opportunities for all. Let’s acknowledge and appreciate those who lead by example and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
Meet Our 2022 Award Finalists

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The Call for nominations for the 2023 edition of Rise & Lead Awards is now open and will end on June 15, 2023 at 5pm CEST. Help us to recognise outstanding corporate initiatives promoting gender-balanced leadership, pay parity and parental leave.
Nominate an initiative today!