Nominations for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) 2024 Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Champions Awards are now open. These awards recognize inspirational individuals committed to promoting gender equality, diversity and inclusion in and through sport. The IOC is looking for candidates who have driven significant change in key areas such as participation, leadership, safe sport, representation and resource allocation.
Each year, six GEDI winners are awarded: one at the global level and five at the continental level, representing Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Nominations can be submitted until November 30, 2024, and forms are available in English, French and Spanish. For those wishing to nominate candidates, more information and the form can be found on this official IOC website.
KATRINA ADAMS, THE CURRENT WORLD WINNER
In the 2023 edition, the world winner was Katrina Adams, a professional tennis player and current tennis executive, known for her leadership in the development of the sport, especially in the inclusion of girls and women. The recognition of Adams was announced on International Women’s Day 2024, highlighting her tireless work and that of other pioneers in promoting gender equality and diversity in sport.
In addition to Adams, continental winners of the 2023 GEDI Awards included Irene Limika (Kenya) in Africa, Marialoreto González Jaque (Chile) in the Americas, Jayanthi Kuru-Utumpala (Sri Lanka) in Asia, Aurélie Bresson (France) in Europe, and Patrick Johnson (Australia) in Oceania. They have all been recognized for their outstanding contributions to creating a more inclusive sporting environment.
These awards highlight the IOC’s commitment to promoting a global sporting environment that reflects the values of equity, diversity and inclusion, underlining the importance of role models who drive social change through sport.
Nominations for the 2024 edition are an opportunity to celebrate and recognize more leaders who continue to make sport a fairer and more inclusive space for all.
