Community Business, a not-for-profit organisation advancing responsible and inclusive business practices in Asia, has announced the finalists of its 2019 Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Awards. The annual event celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of individuals and organisations that are promoting LGBT+ inclusion in Hong Kong.
The winners of the Awards, as well as the top corporates and SMEs in the 2019 Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Index, will be announced at the fundraising Gala Dinner, on 14th May 2019 at Hotel Icon, in commemoration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
Commenting on the nominations, Fern Ngai, CEO of Community Business, stated: “I am delighted to see such a high calibre of nominations received across all categories. The strong commitment of these nominees reflects the increasingly central role that LGBT+ inclusion is playing in corporate D&I strategies.”
AWARD CATEGORIES & FINALISTS
The five award categories include the LGBT+ Executive Sponsor Award, LGBT+ Network Award, LGBT+ Inclusion Champion Award, LGBT+ Ally Award and LGBT+ Community Impact Award.
Finalists for the LGBT+ Executive Sponsor Award comprise independent global business executives, as well as candidates from EY and Eversheds Sutherland.
Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan have been shortlisted for the LGBT+ Network Award, and representatives from Thomson Reuters, Goldman Sachs and Fidelity International have been shortlisted for the LGBT+ Inclusion Champion Award. Finalists for the LGBT+ Ally Award include candidates from Hogan Lovells, HSBC, PIMCO Asia and AXA China Region Insurance.
Several associations from communities across Hong Kong that have had a significant positive impact in promoting LGBT+ Inclusion in Hong Kong have also been announced as finalists for the LGBT+ Community Impact Award.
STRIVING FOR TRUE EQUALITY
Although Ngai recognises that there is still much to be done before true equality can be achieved in Hong Kong, “we are incredibly proud to have the opportunity to celebrate these achievements within the community”, she added. “I wish all the finalists the best of luck and look forward to the winners’ announcement in May.”
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