Honouring the changemakers driving workplace equity

  • Celebrating the trailblazers who drive workplace equity – recognising past award winners & showcasing the incredible individuals and organisations making a difference.

  • Inspiring and connecting with like-minded leaders – join a community of changemakers dedicated to building a more inclusive and equitable world.

  • Amplifying their impact on a global stage - sharing stories, inspiring others.

Previous Winners

2025 Winners TBC

Award Categories

  • The Unsung Hero Award was established to recognise and acknowledge a woman who has made significant contributions above and beyond their position in an organisation. The recipient may not have been otherwise recognised for their accomplishments and achievements.

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  • For a woman who has inspired others. Maybe she’s done something out of the ordinary to help others, maybe she’s a role model in the organisation, maybe she’s battled against enormous odds, and yet still continues to contribute to the workplace.

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  • Supporting women in the workplace. For organisations of any size that have shown exceptional commitment to gender equality at work. They will be able to demonstrate a forward-thinking, proactive and creative approach to enabling women to realise their full potential. This could include taking action in areas such as recruitment, employee recognition and professional development, flexible working, helping women returning to the workplace or any other ways of creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture which enables women to excel.

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  • For a woman who has been ahead of her time in all aspects of professional engagement, throughout a long career.

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  • The Champion of Change is a feminist of any gender who recognises and advocates for the true equality of women and men in the workplace.

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  • For a woman under 35 who has shown ambition and determination in the workplace. (Must be under 35 on 1 November 2025).

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  • We are looking for a woman managing a team who has gone that extra mile for their staff. Someone who gives freely of their time and energy to help their team.

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  • For an individual or organisation who has campaigned to help underprivileged women. Or a charitable event organised by a woman.

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  • Awarded to an organisation or individual who has shown exemplary dedication to building cultural bridges in the realm of international student recruitment. This includes implementing programs that facilitate cross-cultural understanding, promoting diversity and inclusion, and fostering a sense of belonging among students from diverse backgrounds.

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  • This award is to recognise top-performing women from across the technology space and provide inspiration for younger women looking to build a career in tech.

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  • The Mentor of the Year will be a person of any gender who has gone the extra mile as a mentor of women over the past year. The winner will have shown willingness to volunteer their time to supporting one or more new or growing organisations and/or supporting one or more individuals in their chosen career. They will be inspiring and dedicated to diversity and inclusion.

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Sponsor the 2025 Lead5050 Awards

Year after year, we celebrate, uplift and honour the leading voices in gender equality thanks to the generosity of our sponsors

And this year is no different: sponsor us for as little as £350 to champion equity, and the people making it happen.

Sponsor the 2025 Awards to:

  • Show your support for the changemakers of gender equality

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  • Join the celebrations with a complimentary ticket to the award ceremony

Join us to celebrate this year’s gender equality champions

Celebrate the people changing our society, lives, and workplaces for the better at this year’s award ceremony. Some of the brightest and most influential people working for equality will be there, and you can be too. Book early to secure your place!

Date: 27th November 2025 Time: 16:00 UK time Location: online

  • “I am truly honoured to have been selected to stand amongst powerful women in the industry.”

    — Dinara Suleimanova, Londonist

  • “Winning this Lead5050 award is advocating female leadership and a wholesome workplace.”

    — Sanchari Sen Rai, ECC

  • “Lead5050 are the changemakers of the future and a business to be celebrated.”

    — Yeliz Hussein, Bayswater