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World 50 Impact Awards
Date: March 12, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM ET

Location: Faena Forum, Miami, Florida

The World 50 Impact Awards is an inspiring evening dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the organizations advancing workplace belonging and community excellence. This prestigious event honors those driving meaningful change and demonstrating the undeniable connection between inclusive leadership and business success.

Join us at the stunning Faena Forum in Miami Beach for a night of recognition, networking, and celebration.

Highlights include:

  • Spotlighting Excellence: Celebrating innovative leaders and teams transforming cultures.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connecting with visionaries and industry leaders dedicated to advancing workplace belonging.
  • Gaining Insights: Recognizing achievements that accelerate performance and human potential.

Be part of this transformative night and celebrate the future of inclusive leadership.

Daytime Event: Impact Special Program
Date: March 12, 2025

Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET

Location: The Palms Hotel & Spa, Miami Beach, Florida

The daytime Special Program will spotlight how global companies are navigating the new cultural landscape. Ahead of celebrating the trailblazers at the evening awards ceremony, this session provides a unique opportunity for leaders to dive into the “how” and “what” behind the success stories. Through inspiring discussions and actionable insights, you’ll explore what’s working, where momentum is building, and how to move the needle. It’s a day to connect, learn, and energize for greater collective impact, perfectly setting the stage for the evening’s celebrations.

Register Your Interest

If you’re interested in participating, please provide your details below, and we will get in touch with more information about the Impact Awards and Special Program 2025.

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

Categories and Shortlist


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

I&D Leader
of the Year

I&D Leader
of the Year

Meet the Judges

2025 entries will be profiled in front of the biggest names in the function as they determine 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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If you are interested in partnering with the 2025 Impact Awards, please email matt.dias@world50.com