The 2025 DEI Excellence Awards
Recognizing excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Showcase your progress. Celebrate your impact. Lead the change. Sign up before the application deadline of 27 June 2025 to be included!
Applications open
20 March 2025
Applications deadline
27 June 2025
DEI Excellence Dinner
7 October 2025
Impact deserves a spotlight. The DEI Excellence Awards 2025 celebrate the tech industry’s pioneers in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Presented in partnership with Booking.com and VDS (Valencia Digital Summit), these awards honour the companies that have gone above and beyond in their DEI efforts. The stage is yours!
DEI Progress
- Eligibility
- Open to all companies that completed the DLiT DEI Scan in 2024. No membership required!
- Benefits
- 🌟 Featured in the DLiT Benchmark Report
- 🌟 Community Meetup at the the Award Ceremony where winners will be celebrated
- 🌟 LinkedIn social media badge to celebrate your achievement
DEI Champions
- Eligibility
- Open exclusively to DLiT members actively participating in the community and peer-to-peer masterclasses.
- Benefits
- 🌟 Recognition at the next DLit Community Meetup
- 🌟 Exclusive access to the DEI Excellence Dinner.
- 🌟 LinkedIn social media badge to celebrate your achievement
DEI Impact
- Eligibility
- Open to DLiT members participating in the Accountability Program. Submission of an Impact Case demonstrating your DEI journey.
- Benefits
- 🌟Editorial spotlight in the DLiT DEI Benchmark Report.
- 🌟Invitation to the DEI Excellence Dinner.
- 🌟 LinkedIn social media badge to celebrate your achievement
Why Apply?
Gain Recognition
Your efforts deserve the spotlight. Celebrate your achievements and show the world your commitment to DEI excellence.
Competitive Advantage
Gain recognition as a company that leads with purpose — a powerful edge in recruitment, business development, and partnerships.
Sales Opportunities
Connect with other DLiT members and tech leaders looking for best-in-class companies and collaborators.
Inspire Others
Be a role model for the tech industry. Share your story and motivate others to join the DEI movement.
Tangible Credibility
Showcase your commitment to DEI with badges, certificates, and media coverage that reinforce your role as a changemaker.
Promote Achievements
Celebrated across DLiT's channels, LinkedIn, newsletters, and at VDS — reaching a highly engaged audience.
Expand Your Impact
Network with industry leaders, gain visibility, and strengthen your position as a DEI innovator.
Exclusive Events
Join thought-provoking discussions with fellow finalists and winners, DEI changemakers, and tech leaders at the DEI Excellence Awards Virtual Event and DEI Excellence Dinner at Booking.com.
Featured DEI Report
Get featured in our annual the State of DEI in European Tech report and contribute to setting the standard across the continent.
FAQ
Who can apply?
Whether you’re a trailblazer in diversity or just starting to make strides, there’s a place for you! Eligibility varies by award category. Check the specific requirements for each award on top of this page to find your fit. Still have questions? Please contact us.
Is there a cost to apply?
Participation is free for the Progress Awards. Other awards require DLiT membership or participation in specific programs. Please read below.
Progress in DEI Awards
Participation is completely free and open to all companies that completed the DLiT DEI Scan in 2024. There are no membership requirements for this award.
The DEI Champions Awards
Participation is included for DLiT community members who are actively engaging in peer-to-peer masterclasses. No additional costs apply if you are already a member.
The DEI Impact Awards
This award is open to DLiT members participating. Your membership includes eligibility for this award, but an Impact Case submission is required to qualify
How do I apply?
DEI Progress Award apply here
DEI Champion Award apply here
DEI Impact Award apply here
What’s the benefit of winning?
Winning a DEI Excellence Award is more than a badge —it’s a powerful recognition of your organization’s dedication to driving real change in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Here’s how you’ll benefit:
- Prestigious Recognition: Step into the spotlight as a leader in DEI, with your achievements celebrated on stage, in influential reports, and across global campaigns.
- Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Join the DEI Excellence Dinner, where you’ll connect with top industry leaders, innovators, and DEI changemakers.
- Unmatched Visibility: Be featured in the DLiT Benchmark Report, share your success story in social media campaigns, and gain acknowledgment on thought leadership panels.
- Inspiration for the Industry: Position your organization as a beacon of progress, inspiring others to follow your lead in creating a more inclusive future.
- Tangible Credibility: Showcase your commitment to DEI with badges, certificates, and media coverage that reinforce your role as a changemaker.
Winning a DEI Excellence Award is not just an accolade—it’s your opportunity to inspire, connect, and amplify your impact in the tech industry.
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Don’t Wait – Lead the Change
Be part of the DEI Excellence Awards 2025 and showcase how your organization is shaping a more inclusive future in tech.
Apply now, and don’t miss the 27 June 2025 submission deadline!
Diverse Leaders in Tech
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