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.
Winners Announced
Following an incredible evening of celebration on March 25 in New Orleans, we are proud to showcase the leaders and teams driving this vital work forward. Click on the categories below to reveal the 2026 winners.
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Why Attend the Celebration
Honor the people and programs redefining inclusion
Connect with Changemakers
Meet peers and leaders driving culture change across industries.
Gain Fresh Inspiration
Hear powerful stories and take home ideas you can apply right away.
Show Your Support
Stand alongside others advancing belonging and opportunity.
Experience the energy
Join a celebration of progress, purpose, and community.
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 2027 for the World 50 Impact Awards
Following an unforgettable celebration in New Orleans, the journey toward meaningful progress continues. Mark your calendar for 2027, as we once again gather the world’s most influential leaders for a day of insight, inspiration, and an unparalleled celebration of inclusion in action.
From thought-provoking peer exchanges to our high-energy awards ceremony, the 2027 program will bring together the teams reshaping workplace culture – and creating a future where everyone can thrive. Whether you are driving systemic change, fostering belonging, or pioneering new equity standards, this is your moment to connect, celebrate, and be inspired by what’s possible.
Be the first to hear about 2027 categories, locations, and key dates.
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 2027 Impact Awards, please email matt.dias@world50.com
Register Your Interest
Join us in 2027 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.