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Celebrating Leadership
That Unites and
Elevates Everyone
See This Year’s Winners
World 50 Impact Awards
Now in its fourth year, the World 50 Impact Awards underscore the steadfast commitment of today’s innovative companies, leaders, and teams transforming cultures, positively shaping the communities they serve, and accelerating the performance and potential of their people.

The 2025 celebration on March 12—at the stunning Faena Forum in Miami Beach—showcased extraordinary achievements in workplace belonging and community excellence. Winners demonstrated the profound impact of inclusive leadership on business success, inspiring all who attended.

Be Part of the 2026 Awards

  • Lead the Change: Submit your organization’s groundbreaking initiatives that are reshaping workplace cultures.
  • Gain Recognition: Have your achievements evaluated by our panel of esteemed judges—top executives from leading global organizations.
  • Inspire Others: Share your success story and contribute to a movement transforming business leadership.

Don’t miss your chance to be recognized among the most forward-thinking organizations driving meaningful change. Entries for the 2026 World 50 Impact Awards open summer 2025.

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“It’s inspiring to see the innovative and impactful work these companies are doing to foster inclusive environments. The World 50 Impact Awards not only recognize their achievements but also encourage continued progress and inspire others to follow their lead.”

– Trevor Gandy

Global Head of DEI, AXA XL

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If you’re interested in participating, please provide your details below, and we will get in touch with more information about the Impact Awards 2026.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate pioneering approaches that are reshaping the future of organizational leadership and community building.

This Year’s Winners


Impact Team
of the Year
Award
Impact Leader
of the Year
Award
Community
Impact Award
Inclusion
Award

Excellence
Award
Transparency
Award
Parity
Award
Ally
Award
Innovation
Award

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Meet the Judges

2025 entries were profiled in front of the biggest names in the function as they determined who to shine a light on.

Busisiwe
Sithole

Absa Group
Group Head, Transformation, Diversity, and Inclusion

Marcia
Thomas

Aptar
Senior Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Trevor
Gandy

AXA XL
Global Head, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Tiffany
Davis

AstraZeneca
Executive Director and Global Head, Inclusion and Diversity

Amelia
Williams Hardy

Best Buy
Chief Inclusion, Diversity, and Talent Acquisition Officer

Vanessa
Lewerentz

BMO Financial Group
Chief Inclusion Officer

Gloria
Goins

Cisco
Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

Earl
Newsome

Cummins
Chief Information Officer

Frantz
Tiffeau

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

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

Putri
Realita

Glencore
Group Head, Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity

Melvyn
Smith Jr.

Genworth Financial
Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

DeShaun
Wise Porter

Hilton
Global Head, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement

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

Simone
Coultress

Johnson Matthey
Global Head, Diversity and Inclusion

Shaheen
Akram

Kerry Group
Global Director, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Kristine
Remedios

KPMG
Global Head, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity

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

Sunita
Cherian

Wipro
Chief Culture Officer and Senior Vice President, Corporate Human Resources

Andy
Eichfeld

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Former Chief Human Resources and Administrative Officer, Discover
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Thank you to our 2025 “Transparency Award” category partner:

If you are interested in partnering with us for the 2026 Impact Awards, please email matt.dias@world50.com