Celebrating Companies Whose Inclusive Cultures Empower Everyone
Entry Deadline
October 24, 2025
Celebration Date
March 25, 2026
Location
New Orleans, LA
Entry Deadline
October 24, 2025
Celebration Date
March 25, 2026
Location
New Orleans, LA
Entry Deadline
October 24, 2025
Celebration Date
March 25, 2026
Location
New Orleans, LA
The World 50 Impact Awards spotlight the bold actions, inclusive practices, and collaborative efforts shaping more empowering workplace cultures. These awards recognize the people and programs reimagining the employee experience, strengthening belonging, and expanding opportunity.
Whether through inclusive leadership, culture-shaping initiatives, or community engagement, the Impact Awards honor the companies turning values into action — and driving measurable progress for individuals and the business alike.
New for 2026: Refreshed Categories & Criteria
We’ve updated our categories to better reflect the evolving ways inclusion shows up in the workplace — from culture and leadership to technology and community. Whether you’re an internal team, a senior executive, or a program leader, there’s a place to showcase your progress.
Click “Start Your Entry” to receive the full 2026 entry kit, including category descriptions and criteria.
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Why Share Your Story
Your achievements deserve to be celebrated—and they have the power to inspire, influence, and create change. Here’s why it’s worth sharing your story:
Celebrate the culture you’ve built
Highlight the people and initiatives that have
shaped an inclusive, thriving workplace.
Inspire change beyond your walls
Share what’s working so others can learn, act, and make progress too.
Attract Top Talent
Show future hires how your commitment to inclusion and belonging allows everyone to be.
Boost your brand
Strengthen your reputation as a purpose-driven, high-performing organization.
Be part of something bigger
Join a global community that’s building more inclusive, opportunity-rich workplaces.
Judged by the best
Meet your distinguished panel of judges — a group of respected leaders in this space. Entries will be reviewed by these industry experts as they decide which stories and achievements deserve to be spotlighted and celebrated.
Meet your distinguished panel of judges — a group of respected leaders in this space. Entries will be reviewed by these industry experts as they decide which stories and achievements deserve to be spotlighted and celebrated.
Marcia
Thomas
Amanda
Wood
Vanessa
Lewerentz
Frantz
Tiffeau
Abigail
Epane-Osuala
Simone
Coultress
Sadaf
Parvaiz
Michael
Lopez
Hillary
Weingast
Shaheen
Akram
Kristine
Remedios
Sandra
Cushnie
Ramcess
Jean-Louis
Errin
Braddock
Djuana
Beamon
Daryl
Gibbs
Robert
Matthews
Kristin
Alexy
Putri
Realita
Melvyn
Smith Jr.
DeShaun
Wise Porter
Melonie
Parker
Sherri
Neal Crowley
Channing
Martin
Crystal
Andrews Banks
Calvin
Crosslin
Allison
Green Johnson
Rhom
Erskine
Deirdre
Tejada
Ashley
Brown
Valoria
Armstrong
Mona
Dine
Aparna
Chitale
Florencia
Stanfield
Asif
Sadiq
Sunita
Cherian
Andy
Eichfeld
Join Us in New Orleans for the 2026
Impact Awards Ceremony
We’ll celebrate the bold impact being made in one of the boldest cities in America: New Orleans. Mark your calendar for March 25, 2026, when we’ll gather in the Big Easy for a day of insight, inspiration, and an unforgettable celebration of inclusion in action.
From thought-provoking conversations to a high-energy awards ceremony, the day will bring together leaders and teams who are reshaping workplace culture — and creating futures where everyone can thrive.
Whether you’re a finalist, supporter, or passionate about inclusive progress, this is your moment to connect, celebrate, and be inspired.
Celebrating Our 2026 Partners
Thank you to our partners who share our mission in championing inclusion, belonging, and opportunity, and in celebrating companies building cultures that empower everyone to succeed.
If you are interested in partnering with us for the 2026 Impact Awards, please email matt.dias@world50.com
Register Your Interest
Join us in New Orleans on March 25, 2026 for a day of insight, inspiration, and celebration, culminating in the Impact Awards ceremony. Register your interest now to receive updates, key dates, and details as the event approaches.