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Our Inclusion Summit is back!
Honouring Inclusion in Action:
We’re thrilled to once again power the inclusion in Awards!
The Awards are back for a second year and set to take place on Tuesday 14th October 2025 at the spectacular London Hilton on Park Lane.
Launched in 2024, the inclusion in Awards were created to recognise the organisations, teams and individuals leading the way in building more inclusive workplaces across Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail.
These awards shine a light on those who go above and beyond to champion inclusion, from senior leaders and people professionals to networks, initiatives and partnerships, all making a meaningful difference for millions working across our industries.
In just a short time, the inclusion in Awards have become the most prestigious recognition of their kind, spotlighting the passion, purpose and progress driving lasting change.
The 2025 Awards feature 14 categories, 24 awards:
Most Inclusive Chair – HTL & Retail
Most Inclusive Group CEO – HTL & Retail
Divisional / Regional CEO – HTL & Retail
Most Inclusive Chief People Officer – HTL & Retail
Most Inclusive Chief Financial Officer – HTL & Retail
Outstanding Inclusion Professional – HTL & Retail
Most Impactful Mentor – HTL & Retail
Inclusion Hero – HTL & Retail
Most Impactful Employee Resource Group – HTL & Retail
Most Impactful Collaboration Project (including charity–business partnerships)
Most Transformative Inclusion Initiative – HTL & Retail
Most Impactful Social Mobility Initiative
Most Inclusive Organisation (based on inclusion in Maturity Curve performance)
Plus, four awards recognising excellence in specific areas of the inclusion in Maturity Curve:
Employee Journey
Leadership
Stakeholders
Most Progress 2024–2025
To nominate visit our 2025 awards page.
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Key Dates
Key Dates
Nominations close: Monday 21st July 2025
Shortlists announced: September 2025
Awards ceremony: Tuesday 14th October 2025, London Hilton on Park Lane
Be Part of This Year’s Celebration
Be Part of This Year’s Celebration
The inclusion in Awards are more than a ceremony, they’re a celebration of real impact and real people. From inspiring role models to standout programmes, this event is a reminder of what’s possible when inclusion is at the heart of our industry.
For last year’s highlights and winners, view the 2024 highlights page.
To submit your nomination or explore sponsorship opportunities, visit the sponsorship page.
Let’s continue to recognise and celebrate those making inclusion happen and inspire the next wave of changemakers across HTL and Retail.
Learn more at inclusioninawards.com
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