Celebrating Companies Whose Inclusive Cultures Empower Everyone
Celebration Date
March 25, 2026
Location
The Roosevelt, New Orleans, LA
Celebration Date
March 25, 2026
Location
The Roosevelt, New Orleans, LA
Celebration Date
March 25, 2026
Location
The Roosevelt, 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.
Shortlist Announced
New for 2026: 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. Click on the category to reveal the finalists who will be celebrated live on 25 March 2026 in New Orleans, LA.
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Top 3 Reasons to Join Us in New Orleans
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
Gain Fresh Inspiration
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
Marcia
Thomas
LaShonda
Oglesbee
Amanda
Wood
Vanessa
Lewerentz
Olivia
McEvoy
Frantz
Tiffeau
Sadaf
Parvaiz
Putri
Realita
Hillary
Weingast
Michael
Lopez
Simone
Coultress
Shaheen
Akram
Kristine
Remedios
Kyle
Pierce
Sandra
Cushnie
Ramcess
Jean-Louis
Carlos
Sarmiento
Cheryl
Wade
Errin
Braddock
Djuana
Beamon
Daryl
Gibbs
Robert
Matthews
Kristin
Alexy
Melvyn
Smith Jr.
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
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
Book Now
Join us in New Orleans on March 25, 2026 for a day of insight, inspiration, and celebration, culminating in the Impact Awards ceremony. Complete the form below and a member of our team will be in contact to secure your ticket.
The Roosevelt, New Orleans
March 25, 2026