Liberate are hosting the second awards dinner, which will be held on 16 March in Jersey, to celebrate those place inclusivity at the heart of what they do and are to be, whether it be focused on race, gender, sexuality, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, age or disability.

Vic Tanner Davy, CEO Liberate, said: “So often we hear in the media about organisations that get it wrong and find themselves in front of a tribunal. These awards are about celebrating the organisations that are getting it right. They understand that inclusion is not just good for business, but it is the right thing to do to treat employees and customers with respect.”

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Pictured: Liberate’s CEO says they want to “celebrate the organisations that are getting it right.”

The awards, that are open to nominees in both Bailiwicks, were first held as part of Pride week in 2016. Law At Work (Channel Islands) Limited, RBC Wealth Management International, Dandy, Lloyds Bank and Barnardo’s Guernsey all took some awards home. Special awards were also presented to the Jersey Social Security Department and Daphne Minihane MBE DSG.

Liberate are now seeking nominations from members of the public for the following awards, will be judged by an independent diversity panel:

  • Best Small to Medium Employer (up to 80 employees) (as nominated by their employees)

  • Best Medium to Large Employer (more than 80 employees) (as nominated by their employees)

  • Best Service Provider (as nominated by themselves or the general public)

  • Best Educational Initiative (as nominated by themselves or the general public)

  • Best Not-for-Profit Support Initiative (as nominated by themselves or the general public)

To nominate an individual or organisation that has made a difference to equality and diversity in the Channel Islands, people are invited to visit Liberate’s website to find out more about the categories and download a nomination form.