SCI® Leadership in Inclusion in Science-Led Industry Award
 
Recognising individuals and teams who have shown Leadership to encourage a more equal, diverse and inclusive workforce in science-led industry.

Please submit your application form by Friday 4th December 2026 no later than midday.

This award is open to self-nomination, nomination of an individual, or nomination of a team.
 
Team/project/initiative name (if applicable)
 
 
First name*
 
 
Surname*
 
 
Email*
 
 
Company*
 
 
Job title*
 
 
Department
 
 
Nominee name(s) and company affiliation(s)
 
 

Company social media handles and website URL
  
X
 
 
Linkedin
 
 
Website URL
 
 

All nominations must be supported by a Senior Sponsor.  Details of the Senior Sponsor and confirmation of their support are requested in the nomination form below.

Please answer the following questions:
  
 

1. Please summarise your nomination in a maximum of 50 words

I am submitting this nomination for the Leadership in Inclusion in Science-led Industry Award because…

 
because ...*
 
 
 

2. Describe the initiative or actions which demonstrate Leadership in Inclusion in science-led industry (max 300 words) 
Enter details in the space below.
Please give an indication of when the initiative/activity started, what prompted this, which groups are better supported as a result of this initiative and how the initiative or actions are executed.
  
Describe the initiatives or actions (max 300 words)*
 
 
 

3. Please provide details of any outcome, impact or process change which has arisen as a result of this work, and which encourages a more equal, diverse and inclusive workforce in science-led industry (max 300 words)
Enter details below
  
Outcome, impact or process change (max 300 words)?*
 
 
 

4. Is there any other information you believe the panel should take into consideration in support of this application? (max 150 words)
Enter details below

 
Any other information? (max 150 words)*
 
 
 
5. How did you hear about this award*
 
Please provide more information if possible
 
 
 

6. Please confirm the name and email address of your CEO. Alternatively, you may provide the contact details for your CEO's PA or relevant communications department contact. 

 
Name of CEO*
 
 
Email address of CEO*
 
 
 
 
7. Please note that if your application meets the initial criteria of eligibility but is not shortlisted this year, it will automatically be rolled over to the following year for consideration.
 
Yes I agree
 
 
 
 
 
Please confirm that you have approval from a senior sponsor*
 
 
 
 
 
Name of senior sponsor*
 
 
Company*
 
 
Job Title*
 
 
Email address*
 
 
Website
 
 
Relationship to nominee*
 
 
 
I confirm that my application is correct to the best of my knowledge and will agree to provide further details if requested as part of the judging process.
 
I confirm*
 
 
I agree that it is my responsibility to seek any approval/permissions to submit this application from my company.
 
I agree*
 
 
I agree that, if shortlisted, the information contained within this form may be used to promote my participation in this awards scheme.
 
I agree*
 
 
 

About SCI: where science meets business

SCI® is a unique global multidisciplinary network connecting scientists, business people, students and other key players involved in science-based innovation. SCI® promotes innovation via its international network to advance the commercial application of science into industry for the benefit of society.

SCI® works across crucial sectors as diverse as food and bio-renewables, water, environment, energy, materials and manufacturing, and health and wellbeing.
 

About SCI®’s Awards Dinner

The SCI® Awards Dinner offers an opportunity to bring together leading talent across the scientific industry to:

  • Celebrate innovation and leadership, showcasing the achievements of SCI®’s industrial network
  • Establish leading awards demonstrating industrial excellence in innovation and sustainability
  • Highlight positive contributions from industry to society

The winners of SCI® awards for Sustainability, Innovation Enabled by Partnership (both est. 2023), and Leadership in Inclusion in Science-Led Industry (est. 2024), will be announced at the prestigious SCI® Awards Dinner at the Palace of Westminster in 2027.

In addition, achievements and awards associated with other SCI® areas of activity will also be celebrated.

Questions about SCI® or the Award for Leadership in Inclusion in Science-Led Industry should be sent to awards@soci.org