Equitable Workplace Awards
Celebrating progress towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
About the awards
As a trusted authority for women in the workplace, our annual awards are a coveted accolade for WORK180 Endorsed Employers wishing to gain recognition for their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
With multiple categories and prizes for both small-to-medium and large enterprises, the Equitable Workplace Awards are FREE to enter for all WORK180 Endorsed Employers. The winners will be announced at our annual International Women’s Day Summit held and the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Win a coveted award to promote your commitment to DEI
Receive 1 x free ticket to our International Women’s Day event where you’ll be presented your award
Enjoy exposure through promotion across the WORK180 platform and media coverage
Categories and awards
Our annual Equitable Workplace Awards recognise exceptional WORK180 Endorsed Employers across 10 key drivers that are proven to drive equity in the workplace.
Each of the award categories has two awards: one for small businesses (fewer than 250 employees) and one for large businesses (250 employees or more). Additionally, we offer a number of special category awards, including industry-specific recognition awards, “Most improved” as well as the “Overall Best Performer”.
Meet the 2025 winners
Small and Medium Businesses
Inclusive hiring
Experian ANZ
Representative Leadership
hipages Group
Flexible Working Arrangements
FSC
Pay Equity
Exa Product Development
Shared Caring Responsibilities
RANZCOG
Employee Voice & ERGs
Koala
Career Development
hipages Group
Inclusive and Anti-discriminatory Culture
hipages Group
Employee Support and Safety Services
Betfair Australia
Strategic Commitments
Experian ANZ
Enterprise
Inclusive hiring
American Express
Representative Leadership
CSIRO
Flexible Working Arrangements
Essential Energy
Pay Equity
Interflow
Shared Caring Responsibilities
Airtrunk
Employee Voice & ERGs
Beon, Citipower and Powercor
Career Development
EY
Inclusive and Anti-discriminatory Culture
Cenitex
Employee Support and Safety Services
Accenture
Strategic Commitments
AECOM
Special Award Categories
Most progress made in the last year
Paint It Black
Mining, Resources, & Energy – Small and Medium Businesses
Windlab
Mining, Resources, & Energy – Enterprise
Essential Energy
I.T., Digital, & Online media services – Small and Medium Businesses
hipages Group
I.T., Digital, & Online media services – Enterprise
Accenture
Engineering and Construction
SYSTRA ANZ
Professional Services and Consulting
EY
WORK180 Employer of Choice Award
NBN Co
How to enter
To be eligible for an award, ensure your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) assessment is up-to-date and fully completed by the due date. Your assessment results will be reviewed to determine your ranking across multiple DEI categories.
To update or complete your DEI assessment, simply log in to the WORK180 Progress Hub.
For any questions or further assistance, please reach out to your Account Manager.
The awards ceremony
Winners will be invited to receive their awards at our popular International Women’s Day Summit, held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Filled with inspiring talks and thought-provoking panel discussions, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet and learn from fellow changemakers and advocates who are actively paving the way for a gender-equal future.
