Emergency Services Foundation's Diversity and Inclusion Awards

 

Nominations are open for the Emergency Services Foundation's Diversity and Inclusion Awards.

 

Submit your nomination/s by 1 December to not miss out.

The Emergency Services Foundation (ESF) will host its annual International Women's Day Forum on 5 March 2026.

The Diversity and Inclusion Awards recognise and celebrate leading practices promoting inclusion and gender diversity among ESF's 12 member agencies.

CFA is conducting an internal nomination process which closes on Monday 1 December. To nominate a program, colleague or team who have demonstrated a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, use this Awards Nomination Form.

There are three award categories :

1.    Gender Inclusivity Initiative - This award acknowledges a particular program within one of ESF’s 12 member agencies at the corporate, branch or unit level.
2.    Women's Equality Initiative - This award acknowledges a particular program within one of ESF’s 12 member agencies at the corporate, branch or unit level.
3.    Diversity and Inclusion Champion - This candidate will have made a significant impact to advance diversity and inclusion through demonstrated actions and initiative in their workplace, regardless of their role or rank. They should be a shining example of, and role model for, gender diversity and inclusion.

Categories one and two are intended to acknowledge a program, not the agency.

A representative from the Diversity and Inclusion team will be in contact to discuss your nomination with you.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to the forum on 5 March, with winners asked to speak briefly as part of a panel discussion.

We encourage every one of you to consider nominating any program, colleague or team that have demonstrated a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.

 

Submitted by	Nicky Kambanaros