Nominees

Hosted by Open Door Group, the annual Untapped Workplace Inclusion Awards honor the remarkable achievements of individuals and businesses that are leading the way in cultural diversity, accessibility, and disability inclusion in workplaces across British Columbia. Their commitment serves as an inspiration to others and helps cultivate an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Congratulations to the 2025 Untapped Awards nominees. Thank you for your commitment to advancing workplace inclusion and accessibility. Nominations for the 2026 Untapped Awards are now open. The 2026 nominees, finalists, and award recipients will be celebrated at the Untapped Awards ceremony on September 18, 2026.

The 2026 nominees for the Untapped Awards are listed below:

Inclusive Champion—Individual

This award recognizes individuals who have made diversity and inclusion a top priority in their workplace. They consistently strive to create a diverse, accessible, and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. Meet our nominees:

Inclusive Culture Champion – Small Business (1-99 employees)

This category celebrates small businesses in BC that go above and beyond to foster diversity, accessibility, and inclusion in the workplace. They’ve worked tirelessly to make a significant impact on transforming the community. Meet our nominees:

Inclusive Culture Champion – Medium/ Large Business (99+ employees)

Medium and Large Business Champions demonstrate a commitment to identifying and employing diverse individuals, creating an inclusive workplace. They invest in their teams and support staff development while maintaining a strong bottom line. Meet our nominees:

Inclusive Culture Champion – Non-Profit

The Non-Profit Organization category recognizes organizations that prioritize equity, accessibility, and inclusion in their workplaces while serving the community. Meet our nominees:

Inclusive Culture Champion – Public Sector

Inclusion within the Public Sector is essential to serving a diverse public. Public Sector inclusive culture champions include government ministries, municipalities, post-secondary institutions, and more. Meet our nominees:

Inclusive Culture Champion – Social Enterprise

Social Enterprises have a clear social mission to create a lasting and positive impact through their goods and services. These champions know that representation matters and demonstrate this through an inclusive workforce that harnesses the strengths of people with disabilities. Meet our nominees:

Congratulations to all the 2025 Untapped Awards nominees! The finalists and award recipients will be revealed live on stage at the Untapped Awards ceremony on September 18, 2026.