Celebrating the Best of Diversity and Inclusion in WA Businesses
The CCIWA Diversity & Inclusion Awards recognise the organisations and individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to diversity and inclusion, acknowledging their innovative strategies and visionary leadership.
Join us in recognising business and community excellence in Diversity and Inclusion on Friday, May 21, 2027.
Call for Judges – Expression of Interest
The CCIWA Diversity & Inclusion Awards are calling for experienced professionals to join our 2027 judging panel.
Judges play a critical role in ensuring the Awards remain fair, independent and credible, assessing submissions against structured criteria and anchored scoring principles. The panel is carefully selected to bring together expertise, sector knowledge and experience.
We welcome expressions of interest from leaders and practitioners with experience in:
- Diversity & inclusion, people & culture or organisational development
- Senior leadership or governance
- Data, evaluation or impact measurement
- Community, advocacy or social impact leadership
Being a Judge involves reviewing multiple nominations in multiple categories and applying the anchored scoring system as well as a moderated panel discussion if required. Onboarding and guidance will be provided to all Judges.
Submission of an expression of interest does not guarantee appointment. The panel is appointed to ensure balance, independence and capability across categories. All potential conflicts of interest must be declared and a confidentiality agreement signed.
- Independent scoring: approx. 10 –16 hours over 7 weeks, Jan 11 to Feb 26, 2027.
- Moderation session online teams meetings: 60–90 minutes.
Judges Expression of Interest
Diversity and Inclusion Award Categories
The Indigenous Inclusion Award is dedicated to celebrating outstanding achievements in fostering Indigenous representation, inclusion and diversity. This award acknowledges individuals, organisations and initiatives that have demonstrated a commitment to creating inclusive environments that honour and empower Indigenous communities.
The Disability & Access Inclusion Award celebrates an individual or organisation that has demonstrated an innovative approach and leadership in fostering disability and access inclusion. This award recognises dedication to breaking down barriers, promoting inclusivity and creating environments that empower everyone, regardless of their abilities.
The Cultural Inclusion Award recognises individuals, organisations or initiatives that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to fostering cultural inclusion within their organisations or fields. The award celebrates people and organisations that make sure all voices are heard and feel valued and respected, regardless of cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, or identities.
The LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Award recognises outstanding commitment to fostering a workplace community that embraces and celebrates diversity in all its vibrant forms. This award honours innovation in creating an environment where every individual, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, feels valued, respected and included.
The Michael Parker Gender Inclusion Award recognises and celebrates organisations or individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and innovation in fostering an environment of gender inclusivity. This award acknowledges those who have gone above and beyond to promote equality, diversity, and respect for all gender identities.
The Community & Social Impact Award recognises individuals or a team that has demonstrated exceptional commitment, leadership and innovation in promoting diversity and inclusion through policy advocacy and social initiatives to create equal opportunities and representation for historically marginalised and underrepresented groups.
The Individual Change Maker Award acknowledges the dedicated efforts of an individual that has displayed outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion programs or initiatives. This award celebrates efforts to deliver exemplary workplace environments where people from all backgrounds feel valued, empowered and able to contribute.
The Workplace Wellbeing Award recognises individuals, organisations or initiatives that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to fostering a comprehensive and multi-faceted wellbeing strategy in the workplace. This award celebrates those who have made a substantial impact on promoting a harmonious balance of physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing.
The Best D&I Initiative: Small Business Award recognises outstanding efforts in promoting diversity and fostering inclusion within a small business and celebrates initiatives that show a genuine dedication to embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.
The Best D&I Initiative: Medium Business Award recognises outstanding efforts in promoting diversity and fostering inclusion within a medium business and celebrates initiatives that go beyond policies and show a genuine dedication to embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.
The Best D&I Initiative: Corporate Enterprise Award recognises outstanding efforts in promoting diversity and fostering inclusion within a corporate enterprise and celebrates initiatives that go beyond policies and show a genuine dedication to embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.
Become a Sponsor
Partner with CCIWA to support and champion diversity and inclusion in Western Australia. By sponsoring a D&I Award, you establish yourself as a leader in the business community and will help drive change and celebrate innovation.
Get in touch with Business Development Manager, Emma Craven on:
Important Dates for 2026/27
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July 20, 2026
Award Launch
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July 20, 2026
Nominations and Expression of Interest for Judges Open
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December 11, 2026
Entries Close
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January 11, 2027
Judging Commences
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March 11, 2027
Finalists Announced
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March 15 - April 30, 2027
Filming of Finalists
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May 21, 2027
Gala Event: Winners announced
Congratulations to Last Year’s Winners
Rio Tinto
Let’s Queer the Air
Enter the 2027 Awards
Help us to recognise the WA businesses and organisations that go above and beyond to champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
