Mastering Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2025 Launch at the Senedd
Nominations Now Open – Celebrating Wales’ Champions of Equity, Representation and Inclusion
Cardiff, Wales – The Mastering Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2025 have officially launched, shining a national spotlight on the individuals, organisations, and communities driving equity and inclusion across Wales.
Hosted at the iconic Senedd Cymru in Cardiff Bay on 18 November 2025, sponsored by Hon Vaughan Gething MS, the awards ceremony will celebrate champions who are breaking barriers, inspiring change, and building a fairer Wales for all.
For the first time, the Awards proudly welcome Leigh Day as Headline Sponsor, supporting the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition, category sponsors include:
- Diversity in Business Champion – Hugh James & NatWest Group
- Diversity in Public Sector Champion – Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust
- Diversity in Education Champion – Open
- Gender Equity Champion – Legal News Wales
- STEM Champion – Ogi
- Diversity in Sports Champion – Commonwealth Games Team Wales
- Diversity in Representation Champion – Browne Jacobson
- Community Champion – Open
- Cognitive & Neurodiversity Champion – Open
The Awards are free to enter and free to attend, thanks to the support of sponsors and partners.
Nominations Close on 30 September 2025
Individuals and organisations are invited to nominate themselves, colleagues, or changemakers across Wales who deserve recognition for their outstanding contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion.
➡️ Submit your nomination here: https://masteringdiversity.com/awards-2025
Founder of the Awards, Bernie Davies, said:
“Recognition matters. For too long, many who have tirelessly advanced equity and inclusion in Wales have gone unseen. The Mastering Diversity Awards fills that gap — celebrating those who are building a Wales where everyone belongs. With our theme this year, ‘We Go Together Or Not At All,’ we’re sending a clear message: diversity is not optional; it’s essential.”
The evening will include a drinks reception, networking opportunities, and an exclusive screening of the Mastering Diversity Documentary, before the ceremony hosted by sports journalist and presenter Molly Stephens. The keynote address will be delivered by Philip Jolof, Welsh Diplomat and Future Generations Policy Lead in Brussels.
📌 Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, 18 November 2025
- Venue: Senedd Cymru, Cardiff Bay
- Time: 4pm – 8pm
- Dress Code: Black Tie
- Tickets: Free but limited – advance booking required
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📢 Call to Action
✅ Submit nominations by 30 September 2025: https://masteringdiversity.com/awards-2025
✅ Book free tickets: Eventbrite Tickets
