Equitable Workplace Awards 2025
Celebrating progress towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
About the awards
As a trusted authority for women in the workplace, our annual awards are a coveted accolade for WORK180 Endorsed Employers wishing to gain recognition for their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
With 16 categories and prizes for both small-to-medium and large enterprises, the Equitable Workplace Awards are FREE to enter for all WORK180 Endorsed Employers. The winners will be announced at our annual International Women’s Day Summit, 7 March 2025.
Win a coveted award to promote your commitment to DEI
Receive 1 x free ticket to our International Women’s Day event where you’ll be presented your award
Enjoy exposure through promotion across the WORK180 platform and media coverage
Categories and awards
Our annual Equitable Workplace Awards recognize exceptional WORK180 Endorsed Employers across 10 key drivers that are proven to drive equity in the workplace.
Each of the 10 categories has two awards: one for small businesses (fewer than 250 employees) and one for large businesses (250 employees or more). Additionally, we offer six special category awards, including industry-specific recognition awards, “Most improved” as well as the “Overall Best Performer”. This brings the total to 26 awards.
Awards based on WORK180’s 10 key drivers of workplaces equity
Awarded to workplaces making clear and continued efforts to establish an environment where all women feel welcome and able to thrive.
Awarded to workplaces that offer and promote flexible working — a powerful tool for removing barriers for women and marginalized groups.
Awarded to workplaces with policies and procedures that support and promote the equitable division of caring duties (such as parenting and domestic work).
Awarded to workplaces supporting mental and physical wellbeing with offerings such as Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and Domestic and Family Violence policies.
Awarded to workplaces actively raising, listening, and learning from under-represented voices, particularly through ERGs.
Awarded to workplaces nurturing women and marginalized groups through career development opportunities such as mentoring and succession programs.
Awarded to workplaces with procedures that actively seek and support applications from women and marginalized groups (with proven impact)
Awarded to workplaces making clear progress towards establishing diversity within decision-making levels of the organization
Awarded to workplaces making clear and continued progress towards the closing of their company’s gender pay gap.
Awarded to workplaces proving their dedication to progress with formalized DEI targets, quotas, and external commitments.
Special award categories
Awarded to the workplace who has made the greatest progress towards DEI over the last year.
* Available to previous 2024 award entrants only
Awarded to the Mining, Resources or Energy company with the highest overall score across the 10 key drivers towards workplace equity.
Awarded to the I.T Digital and Online Media Services company with the highest overall score across the 10 key drivers towards workplace equity.
Awarded to the Professional Services and Consulting company with the highest overall score across the 10 key drivers towards workplace equity.
Awarded to the workplace who has the highest overall score across the 10 key drivers towards workplace equity.
Awarded to the Engineering or Construction company with the highest overall score across the 10 key drivers towards workplace equity.
How to enter
To be eligible for an award, ensure your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) assessment is up-to-date and fully completed by 31 December 2024. Your assessment results will be reviewed to determine your ranking across 16 DEI categories.
To update or complete your DEI assessment, simply log in to the WORK180 Progress Hub.
For any questions or further assistance, please reach out to your Account Manager.
The awards ceremony
Winners will be invited to receive their awards at our popular International Women’s Day Summit 2025 (7 March, Melbourne Convention Centre).
Filled with inspiring talks and thought-provoking panel discussions, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet and learn from fellow changemakers and advocates who are actively paving the way for a gender-equal future.
