RECALIBRATE GENDER EQUITY AWARDS
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RECALIBRATE GENDER EQUITY AWARDS 2026
Recognising the organisations and individuals creating real progress in gender equity across Australian workplaces.
These Awards celebrate practical action, inclusive leadership, and workplace initiatives that are helping shift the dial on gender equity. Participation is open to people of all genders.
Plus NEW Industry Based Categories
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FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
24TH SEPTEMBER 2026
AWARDS NIGHT
WED 25TH NOVEMBER 2026
Why these Awards Matter
The Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards shine a light on the people and organisations making workplaces more equitable and inclusive. By recognising progress and sharing strong examples, the Awards help others learn, act, and move faster.
SHARE BEST PRACTICES
Spotlight strategies and initiatives that others can learn from and adapt.
CELEBRATE PROGRESS
Recognise meaningful action, leadership, and commitment to change.
INSPIRE CHANGE
Encourage more workplaces to take practical steps towards equity.
CATEGORIES
Company Awards
Company Excellence in Gender Equity – Construction, Engineering and Energy
Company Excellence in Gender Equity – Technology, Cyber and AI
Company Excellence in Gender Equity – Retail, Licensing and Hospitality
Company Excellence in Gender Equity – Health and Education
Company Excellence in Gender Equity – Finance, Insurance, Law and Superannuation
Company Excellence in Gender Equity – Sport and Recreation
Company Excellence in Gender Equality – Government & Public Sector
Company with Best Intersectionality Practices
Individual Awards
Best CEO or Board Member
Best Snr Manager
Best Manager
Best Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Best Employee
“A world full of empowered women isn’t one where men are marginalized. It’s a world where everyone thrives.”
Purnima Mane, President and CEO of Pathfinder International
THOSE INVOLVED IN THE AWARDS
4 YEARS OF AWARDS
150 NOMINATIONS PER YEAR
PAID MENSTRUAL & MENOPAUSE LEAVE
IMPROVEMENT IN THE GENDER PAY GAP
Align your organisation with one of Australia’s important platforms for recognising progress in gender equity.
Partnership opportunities are available for organisations that want to support and celebrate practical change.
Partner with us.
Attend our partner Briefing Session on May 7th between 8.30 and 9 am or
simply request sponsorship information
CELEBRATE WITH AUSTRALIA’S GENDER EQUITY LEADERS
Finalists and winners will be recognised at the Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards 2026
on Wednesday 25th November 2026. Join a night that celebrates leadership, progress, and practical action.
Ready to recognise great work in gender equity?
Enter the Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards 2026 and help spotlight the people, organisations, and ideas creating real change.