2025 Workplace Pride Impact Awards Gala

You are cordially invited to the 2025 Workplace Pride Impact Awards Gala. Join us for a night of celebration, recognition, and inspiration as we honour those who have championed LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the workplace and beyond.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, 14 November, 2025
Venue: Beurs van Berlage, Damrak 243, 1012 ZJ Amsterdam

Welcome Reception: 18:00 – 19:00
Workplace Pride Impact Awards: 19:00 – 22:30
Celebration Party: 22:30 – 01:00

Theme: “Follow the Rainbow Road to Inclusion”
Dress Code: Black-tie with a touch of Art Deco glamour, tones of the emerald city, old-Hollywood elegance, and of course, bold rainbow symbolism.

Please note: The registration deadline is Friday, 31 October, 2025.

🎉 Global Benchmark Top Scorers.
Advocate Level (90%+): Welcoming new entries into the Advocate level: Kite Pharma EU B.V. and De Nederlandsche Bank. They join established Advocate organisations from previous years, including: Accenture, ING, PwC, RELX Elsevier, Shell, Sodexo, and Unilever.

Ambassador Level (70%-90%): Four new entries have achieved Ambassador status: ABB, Ministerie van EZ, KGG, en LVVN (Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Climate and GreenGrowth, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature), Robeco, and Tata Steel. They join established Ambassador organisations from previous years, including Aegon Ltd., KLM, Lenovo and The Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands).

🏆 Individual Awards
Volunteer of the Year:
Ally of the Year:
Role Model of the Year:
Media Outreach of the Year:
Network of the Year:
Game Changer of the Year:

Best Dressed:

We are pleased to unveil the 2025 Workplace Pride Impact Awards Nomination Short List, shining a spotlight on exceptional contributions and accomplishments in the realm of workplace diversity and inclusion. As we embark on the task of selecting our distinguished winners, we take pride in presenting the exceptional finalists below.

2025 Award Categories

Network Award

Winner Network of the Year:

This esteemed award pays tribute to the Workplace Pride member LGBTIQ+ network that has demonstrated remarkable involvement both within their organisation and in the broader community over the past year. Nominate a network that embodies unity, collaboration, and impactful engagement.

The Nominees are:

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Volunteer Award

Winner Volunteer of the Year:

Nominate an individual volunteer from a Workplace Pride member organisation who has shown exemplary dedication to fostering LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion. Whether through internal efforts or external outreach, this award celebrates those who go above and beyond to make a meaningful difference.

The Nominees are:

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Media Outreach Award

Winner Media Outreach of the Year:

Celebrate the power of positive representation in the media. Nominate a Workplace Pride member who has effectively highlighted LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion through media channels, whether internal or external. Help us acknowledge those who contribute to shaping informed perspectives.

The Nominees are:

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Ally Award

Winner Ally of the Year:

Nominate the individual who has proven to be an extraordinary ally. This award recognises those who have made a significant impact both within their own organisation and externally, demonstrating unwavering support for inclusivity and understanding.

The Nominees are:

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Role Model Award

Winner Role Model of the Year:

Honour the individuals who inspire positive change through their actions. Nominate those who lead by example and contribute to the creation of more LGBTIQ+ inclusive workplaces. Their leadership sets a path for others to follow.

The Nominees are:

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Game Changer of the Year:

We are pleased to unveil the 2025 Members’ Choice – Game Changer Award Nomination List, shining a spotlight on exceptional contributions and accomplishments in the realm of workplace diversity and inclusion. This distinguished award is all about recognising initiatives from among our members that ignite societal impact for the LGBTIQ+ community.

How can I vote?

On 14 October, each member received a voting email, granting access to vote for one of the nominations. Be sure to check your inbox for your voting email!

Key Date:

Voting will close at the end of day on Wednesday, 6 November – no exceptions will be made.

Please note: Only one vote per organisation is permitted.

2025 Members’ Choice – Game Changer Award Nominees

Nomination Criteria: Celebrating Excellence and Inclusivity

In the spirit of fairness and transparency, the criteria for the Workplace Pride 2024 Impact Awards have been 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.

NOMINATION PROCEDURE

1. Submitting Nominations

Any individual or grouping from Workplace Pride member organisations can submit nominations (including for yourself!) via the link below. Please note that submissions must be no more than 300 words and adhere to this format to be considered.

2. Selection Process 

Three nominees from each category that best fit the established criteria (above) will be pre-selected by a jury consisting of Workplace Pride Communities’ representatives and published on the Workplace Pride website. The LGBTIQ+ 2025 Members Choice – Game Changer Award will be voted on by the members after the nominations have been received.

3. Announcement Winners

The winners will be selected by Workplace Pride Advisory Board Members and be announced at the Impact Awards Gala at Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam on Friday, 14 November, 2025. 

Take a look at last years photos!