Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Awards

About the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Awards

In recent years, there has been a visible and much-needed shift within construction towards better awareness and acceptance of the benefits that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) provide in the workplace and wider society. The built environment is for everyone. The more diverse and inclusive the industry can become, the more it will serve the needs of our communities.

Both a company and an individual will receive an EDI Award. We’re looking for a company that recognises the importance of diversity in the workplace and creates an inclusive environment in which all employees feel valued and can thrive. The individual winner of this award could be an individual who’s acted as a senior role model, inspiring others to follow or overcome personal barriers to excel in their career, or they may have provided a passion for ensuring that all colleagues and members of the wider public feel valued and respected.

How to Enter

To enter, click ‘Enter Now’. Then, select the award that you would like to enter and fill in your details. Once submitted, you will receive an email which will contain a link to your CIOB Awards portal. The portal will contain the form for the award that you have selected to enter.

EDI Awards – Company and Individual, is open to all UK based organisations working in the built environment. We’re looking for a company that recognises the importance of diversity in the workplace and creates an inclusive environment in which all employees feel valued and can thrive. The individual winner could be a person who’s acted as a senior role model, inspiring others to follow or overcome personal barriers to excel in their career, or they may have provided a passion for ensuring that all colleagues and members of the wider public feel valued and respected.

The submitted evidence should be during the period from January – December 2023.

The nominated organisation can be client of a CMYA entrant company (this year or previous years).

The Independent Testimonial must come from someone who is not part of the Company/does not work with the individual but with direct knowledge or experience of working with the Company/the individual.

The submission deadline for this award is 30 September 2024.

Get Noticed

The award-winning company will have excelled in one or more of the following ways (please see application form for more examples):

• Adopting a strategic approach to embedding a commitment to EDI in all areas of operation
• Taking action to ensure a workforce profile that is representative of its client base and the community that it serves
• Positive steps to train and develop diverse talent (including ex-service personnel and/or ex-offenders)
• Addressing identified under-representation in senior roles in a sustainable manner

The winning individual may have contributed to positive change in the sector in any of the following ways (please see application form for more examples):

• Acted as a senior role model, sponsor or ally in championing EDI in the professional workplace
• Taken specific actions (e.g. addressing inappropriate language and/or harassment) to improve the workplace culture
• Demonstrated a high level of employee engagement to identify sustainable approaches to embedding EDI
• Acted as a visible role model, providing inspiration to members of under-represented groups both within and beyond their organisation