Rise & Lead Awards Information Session: How to Submit a Strong Nomination
Find out how to nominate your company for the Rise & Lead Awards 2026.
Free 30-min online session. 9 June, 12:00 CET.
Is your company doing meaningful work on gender equity, inclusive leadership, or pay parity?
The Rise & Lead Awards recognise Europe's most impactful corporate initiatives. Nominations for 2026 are open now, and this free 30-minute session walks you through everything you need to know before submitting.
WHAT WE COVER
- Why we launched the Awards and who they are for
- The four categories and what the jury looks for
- Past winners and what their initiatives had in common
- How to write a strong nomination
- The timeline: nominations close in June, jury review in July, finalists and ceremony in September
- Live Q&A
THE FOUR CATEGORIES
Best Company for Advancing Women Leaders
Inclusive Culture Award
Social Impact Award
Pay Equity Award
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
HR Directors and People Leaders
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leads
C-suite sponsors and senior leadership
Anyone responsible for gender equity or inclusive culture initiatives
PAST HONOUREES INCLUDE
Ahold Delhaize, IKEA Netherlands, Deloitte Netherlands, Van Lanschot Kempen, Diageo, Code-V, Nine, Twise GmbH, Kraft Heinz, Reykjavik Energy
SESSION DETAILS
Date: Tuesday 9 June, 2026
Time: 12:00 to 12:30 CET
Format: Online (link sent on registration)
Cost: Free
The Awards Ceremony takes place the following day: 10 September 2026, The Hague.
Nominations close in June.
This session will help you put together the strongest possible submission.
Places are limited.
Register now to secure your spot.