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Celebrating Companies Whose Inclusive Cultures Empower Everyone

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Shortlist Announced

January 16, 2026

Celebration Date

March 25, 2026

Location

New Orleans, LA

Deadline Extension

October 31, 2025

Celebration Date

March 25, 2026

Location

New Orleans, LA

Deadline Extension

October 31, 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.

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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.


Culture Shifter
Award
Talent Transformation
Award
Open Doors
Award
Designed for
Opportunity Award
Power in
Community Award
Power in Supplier
Partnership Award

Innovation in
Action Award
Allyship in
Action Award
Inclusive
Leadership
Award
Culture
Catalyst
Team Award
Legacy of
Impact
Award

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Culture Shifter Award Talent Transformation Award Open Doors Award Designed for Opportunity Award Power in Community Award Power in Supplier Partnership Award Innovation in Action Award Allyship in Action Award Inclusive Leadership Award Culture Catalyst Team Award Legacy of Impact Award

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Top 3 Reasons to Join Us in New Orleans

The World 50 Impact Awards are more than a ceremony — they’re a full day of learning, connection, and celebration with leaders shaping the future of inclusion.
Learn and Be Inspired
Begin the day with a dynamic half-day forum of conversation, content, and peer exchange —spotlighting the organizations making real progress and amplifying what works.

Connect with Changemakers

Engage with fellow changemakers throughout the forum and evening celebration — building meaningful connections and sharing ideas you can act on.

Gain Fresh Inspiration

Close the day by honoring the people and initiatives driving impact. In a challenging landscape, it’s a moment to celebrate resilience, progress, and shared purpose.
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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.

Busisiwe Sithole

Busisiwe
Sithole

Absa Group
Group Head, Transformation, Diversity, and Inclusion
Marcia Thomas

Marcia
Thomas

Aptar
Chief Diversity Officer
LaShonda Oglesbee

LaShonda
Oglesbee

Assurant
Vice President, Global Inclusion and Community Engagement
Marcia Thomas

Amanda
Wood

BAE Systems
Group Social Sustainability Director
Marcia Thomas

Vanessa
Lewerentz

BMO
Chief Inclusion Officer
Olivia McEvoy

Olivia
McEvoy

Booking.com
Global Head, Inclusion

Frantz
Tiffeau

Edwards Lifesciences
Vice President, Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Abigail
Epane-Osuala

GE HealthCare
Chief Culture & Belonging Officer and HR Strategy
Marcia Thomas

Simone
Coultress

Johnson Matthey
Head, Diversity and Inclusion
Sadaf Parvaiz

Sadaf
Parvaiz

GHD
Global Inclusion and Diversity Leader
Putri Realita

Putri
Realita

Glencore
Former Group Head, Culture and Inclusion
Hillary Weingast

Hillary
Weingast

HPE
Deputy General Counsel, Vice President, Human Resources
Sandra Cushnie

Michael
Lopez

HSBC
Head, Culture and Inclusion
Orlando Mann

Shaheen
Akram

Kelly
Global Director, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Kristin

Kristine
Remedios

KPMG
Global Head, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity
Kristin

Kyle
Pierce

LyondellBasell
Chief DEI, HR Strategy & Analytics, ELR
Sandra Cushnie

Sandra
Cushnie

McCain Foods
Global Head, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Sandra Cushnie

Ramcess
Jean-Louis

Pfizer
Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
Carlos Sarmiento

Carlos
Sarmiento

SLB
Director, Diversity and Inclusion
Cheryl Wade

Cheryl
Wade

Teladoc Health
Vice President, Culture and Engagement
Valoria Armstrong

Valoria
Armstrong

Unum
Chief Global Inclusion and Diversity Officer

Errin
Braddock

Enterprise Mobility
Chief Diversity Officer

Djuana
Beamon

Empower
Chief Diversity and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer

Daryl
Gibbs

Equitable
Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

Robert
Matthews

Exelon Corporation
Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

Kristin
Alexy

Ferrero
Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Melvyn
Smith Jr.

Genworth Financial
Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Melonie
Parker

Google
Chief Diversity Officer

Sherri
Neal Crowley

HCA Healthcare
Chief Culture and Values Officer

Channing
Martin

IPG
Global Chief Diversity and Social Impact Officer

Crystal
Andrews Banks

The Kraft Heinz Company
Global Head, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Calvin
Crosslin

Lenovo
Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer and President, The Lenovo Foundation

Allison
Green Johnson

Lincoln Financial
Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer, President, Lincoln Financial Foundation

Rhom
Erskine

Lockheed Martin
Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President, Human Resources Compliance

Deirdre
Tejada

Ralph Lauren
Head of Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Culture and Talent Development

Ashley
Brown

Under Armour
Senior Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Valoria
Armstrong

Unum
Chief Global, Inclusion, and Diversity Officer

Mona
Dine

U. S. Steel
Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer and General Manager, Corporate Human Resources

Aparna
Chitale

Virgin Galactic
Group Head, Transformation, Diversity, and Inclusion

Florencia
Stanfield

Vitesco Technologies
Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

Asif
Sadiq

Warner Bros. Discovery
Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
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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.

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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

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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.