Call for Nominations: 2025 IOC Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Champions Award

Do you know a trailblazer?

Someone who is opening doors, changing mindsets and making sport safer and fairer for all? Help us shine a light on leaders advancing gender equality, diversity and inclusion across:

• Participation

• Leadership

• Safe Sport

• Portrayal

• Resource Allocation‍

Why This Matters

• Global recognition: Six awards are presented each year - one world award and one each for Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.

• Celebrate real impact: This award honours individuals whose actions are creatinglasting change in sport.

• Inspire the next generation: Your nomination helps amplify positive change across our sporting community.‍

Who to Nominate

Individuals who have made a notable contribution to advancing gender equality, diversity and inclusion in and through sport.

How to Nominate

1. Identify your champion.

2. Write a one-page cover letter (max 500 words) showing how they’ve advanced gender equality, diversity and inclusion in and through sport.

3. Complete the nomination form by 4pm on Friday 14 November 2025

What Happens Next

• FASANOC will shortlist nominations to forward to the IOC.

• Shortlisted candidates may be asked for additional information by the IOC.

• Final recipients will be announced at a later date.‍

Questions

Contact: Vanessa Kilner - ceo@fasanoc.org.fj

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