Ethnicity Awards 2026
Nominations are open!

Business Nominations Charity & Celebrity Nominations

ETHNICITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

The Ethnicity Awards celebrates individuals and organisations that support Black, Asian and diverse Ethnic communities. We recognise those who work tirelessly –within the public eye, in politics and in the workplace – to make a positive impact on diversity, equity and inclusion.

AWARDS CYCLE 

Nominations Open!

Nominations

Open

27th April 2026

Nominations Close

For all categories apart from Outstanding Employer

1st June 2026

Outstanding Employer

Submit the
Maturity Matrix.

7th July 2026

Shortlist will be Announced

Shortlisted Nominees will be announced in major press, social media and online.

22nd October 2026

Ethnicity Awards

Winners announced

PARTNER FOR PROGRESS

Working with over 120 organisations to progress the ethnicity agenda.

Organisations that partner with the Ethnicity Awards are also working with Investing in Ethnicity and using the Matrix to help drive change within their workplace, through their supply chain and for their customers.

Find out more about who we partner with… here