SCI® Leadership in Diversity 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 Monday 1st December 2025 at 12 noon.

This award is open to self-nomination, nomination of an individual, or nomination of a team.
 
Please provide the name of your project*
 
 
First name*
 
 
Surname*
 
 
Email*
 
 
Company*
 
 
Job title*
 
 
Department
 
 
Nominee name(s) and company affiliation(s)
 
 

Company social media handles
  
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Linkedin
 
 
 

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

Please answer the questions below:
  
 

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

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

 
because ...*
 
 
 

2. Describe the initiative or actions which demonstrate Leadership in Diversity 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)
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Any other information? (max 150 words)*
 
 
 
How did you hear about this award*
 
Please provide more information if possible
 
 
 
Please confirm that you have approval from a senior sponsor’*
 
 
Name of senior sponsor*
 
 
Company*
 
 
Job Title*
 
 
Email address*
 
 
Website
 
 
Relationship to nominee*
 
 
Please confirm the name of your CEO*
 
 
 
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 Diversity in Science-Led Industry (est. 2024), will be announced at the prestigious SCI® Awards Dinner at the Palace of Westminster on 10 June 2026.

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

Questions about SCI® or the Award for Innovation Enabled by Partnership should be sent to awards@soci.org