Announcing the 2025 Includability Committed Employer Awards

The Includability Committed Employer Awards are back for 2025 – celebrating the organisations and individuals leading the way in building inclusive, sustainable, mentally healthy workplaces.

Over the past year, we’ve seen incredible examples of leadership, resilience and innovation from our Committed Employers. At the 2024 Awards, we celebrated organisations like WCG, who took home the Overall Committed Employer of the year award, and Holland & Barrett, PAPYRUS, Montagu Evans, and many more who were recognised for their outstanding work across mental health, sustainability, wellbeing, talent management, leadership & governance and ED&I.

These awards aren’t just about recognition – they’re about shining a light on the people and companies showing that doing the right thing is also the best way to do business.

Categories for the 2025 Includability Awards

This year’s awards will once again highlight the pillars of the Includability framework:

• Mental Health Award – for organisations putting employee mental health at the heart of their culture.
• Sustainability Award – celebrating those making a tangible environmental and social impact.
• Leadership & Governance Award – recognising values-led leadership and good governance.
• Talent Management Award – for inclusive, forward-thinking approaches to developing and supporting people.
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) Award – celebrating workplaces breaking barriers and championing equity.
• Wellbeing Award – for those creating environments that prioritise health and happiness.
• Community & Partnership Awards – recognising partnerships and community impact.
• Ambassador Award – honouring individuals who go above and beyond to inspire change.

And of course, the Includability Committed Employer of the Year Awards:

• ICE of the Year (Small Business)
• ICE of the Year (Large Business)
• ICE of the Year (Overall)

New for 2025 – The Spirit Award

This year, we’re opening the doors even wider with the brand-new Spirit Award. For the first time, this award is open to non-committed employers – any organisation that wants to showcase its passion, creativity, and drive to create more inclusive, sustainable, and mentally healthy workplaces.

It’s your chance to be recognised, even if you’re not yet part of the Includability family.

Why Enter?

Becoming an award winner or finalist is more than just a title. It’s:

• Recognition from our independent Verification Partners.
• A celebration of your team’s dedication.
• A platform to share your story and inspire others.
• A boost to your reputation as a values-led organisation.

Apply Today

Tell us why your company (or you as an individual) should be celebrated in 2025. You can apply for as many categories as you like, with one nomination per award.

👉 Submit your nominations here

Nominations are now open – don’t miss the chance to be recognised at the biggest celebration of inclusive, sustainable, and mentally healthy workplaces.