IOC Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions
Hello Reader,
The IOC Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions are awarded annually to recognise outstanding individuals who are advancing gender equality, diversity and inclusion in and through sport.
This could be you or someone you know!
Six awards are handed out each year as follows:
- One at world level; and
- One each for Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
The Awards are granted to individuals in recognition of an outstanding contribution to gender equality, diversity and inclusion in and through sport across the areas of participation, leadership, safe sport, portrayal and resource allocation.
Nominations are open now until 20th October 2023.
Nominations can be put forward by:
- IOC Members, NOCs, IFs (Summer/Winter) governing sports on the Olympic programme, IOC Commission members and Organising Committees of the Olympic Games or Youth Olympic Games (the “Nominators”).
- Self-nomination (subject to endorsement by one of the Nominators)
- Internal IOC Nominations (subject to endorsement by one of the Nominators)
For more information and to nominate, head to the awards website at https://olympics.com/ioc/gender-equality/gender-equality-diversity-inclusion-champions
Thanks for making the commitment to inclusion. I appreciate you.
Michael Woods
Founder, Inclusive Sport Design