The 2024 RIDI (Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative) Awards, recognising outstanding efforts to advance disability inclusion in the recruitment industry, have been announced.
Finalists across 10 categories showcased and celebrated the individuals and organisations leading the way in breaking down barriers and championing inclusive recruitment practices to build equitable workplaces for all.
“This year’s RIDI Awards highlight a positive wave of action to challenge ableism and build workplaces where everyone can thrive,” said Maria Grazia Zedda, Chair of Judges for the RIDI Awards and Head of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing at Marie Curie.
“These organisations and individuals are leading the way in removing barriers and proving the undeniable value of inclusion. It is amazing to see what happens when we just ask, ‘how can I include you?’.
“The judges were inspired by the passion and innovation displayed across every category, and we’re thrilled to celebrate their achievements.”
2024 Awards winners
Building Disability Confidence: Unlearning Ableism
Creating Disability Confident Recruiter: Irwin Mitchell
Disability Confident - Private Sector: DWF and their Early Careers Team
Disability Confident – Public Sector: The CRUMBS Project
Disability Specialist: SIC
Inclusive Recruitment Campaign: Randstad Academy for Talent (RAFT)
Inclusive Technology: The Stepstone Group
Pioneer of the Year – Organisation: Fair Shot Café
Pioneer of the Year – Individual: Mimouna Mahdaoui
Celebrating the Greatest Impact: Unlearning Ableism
“There is a recruitment revolution taking place, with candidates increasingly expecting disability confidence in the workplace,” said Kate Headley, RIDI Chair and Government Disability Access Ambassador for the Recruitment Sector.
“We’re delighted to celebrate this year’s winners and be inspired by their actions to make recruitment accessible and equitable for all.”
For further information about the RIDI Awards and the remarkable stories behind the winners, visit RIDI Awards Website.
Pictured: Celia Chartres-Aris (right) from Unlearning Ableism collecting her award from Maria Grazia Zedda.