A Celebration of Acceptance, Equality and Inspiration
With intense excitement, dynamic participation and substantive messages, this year’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards 2025 ceremony took place on Tuesday, July 15 at the Anais Club, highlighting for another year the leading actions and strategies that promote diversity, equality and inclusion in the field of businesses, organizations and civil society.
KEAN – Present where change is written
Our organization, KEAN – Cell of Alternative Youth Searches , actively participated in this year’s event, steadily continuing its mission to strengthen social cohesion and the visibility of all people without exclusion. The President of KEAN, Mr. Stavros Milionis , founder of Diversity Charter Greece , had the honor of being the coordinator of the Evaluation Committee and presenting an award to one of the winning teams, emphasizing in his speech the importance of integrating diversity as an integral part of business strategy: “Diversity is not just a matter of ethical or social responsibility – it is a driver of sustainability, innovation and substantial growth. Businesses that consciously invest in inclusion ultimately invest in a better future for all.”
Rewarding substance, not just intent
More than 45 companies and organizations , from a wide range of sectors, submitted their applications, with a 35% increase in participation compared to last year, which confirms the increasing commitment to the adoption of DEI strategies . The evaluation committee , chaired by Dr. Zefi Dimadamas, an academic at Panteion University, highlighted the most innovative, coherent and effective initiatives.
Among the top distinctions , the following stood out:
- Alpha Bank as “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion of the Year” (> 300 people),
- Dotsoft as “Visionary of the Year” (< 300 people),
- The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center for the “Open Agora” initiative,
- Plaisio Computers for the education and empowerment of women through the Futureproof Women project.
Special recognition was awarded to the Hellenic Guiding Society for its many years of work in empowering young people and promoting equality.
New Civil Society Unit
For the first time, the thematic section “Civil Society (NGOs, Social Enterprises, Community Networks)” was added to the ceremony, highlighting the valuable work of civil society organizations. Through sustainable actions, NGOs, social enterprises and informal networks manage to empower vulnerable groups and promote substantive change in society.
The “Invisible Thread” That Unites
With the central message of “Invisible Thread,” this year’s event highlighted the invisible but powerful connection that is created when people and organizations choose to serve acceptance, equality, and dignity through actions. As Dr. Dimadama emphasized:
“Each award is a reminder that the path to sustainable progress runs through inclusion and justice.”
See all the awarded actions, photos and videos from the ceremony: www.diversityawards.gr
