Leaders Award - Leading Executive Ally

Award | Leading Executive Ally.

Our Leading Executive Ally Award.

The Leading Executive Ally Award is a prestigious recognition presented to senior executives who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion within their organization and the broader business community. This award celebrates those who, while not identifying as 2SLGBTQIA+ themselves, are powerful advocates and allies, leveraging their influence to create inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.

Recipient Criteria.

Advocacy:

Demonstrates a strong commitment to championing 2SLGBTQIA+ rights—whether through policy influence, mentorship, or public advocacy.

Outreach:

Makes meaningful contributions to 2SLGBTQIA+ communities beyond the workplace, such as volunteering, educational events, or community partnerships.

Support:

Provides tangible support—financial, logistical, or emotional—to help 2SLGBTQIA+ initiatives and individuals thrive.

Leadership:

Exhibits visionary leadership that promotes inclusion and inspires others to advance 2SLGBTQIA+ equity.

Nominate a Leader.

Help us honor a senior or executive leader making a real impact in 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy and outreach. Let’s celebrate those who promote inclusion and champion equality.

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Past Recipients.

Former winners have been senior and successful professionals – up to the C-Suite level – but level is not a constraint and leaders are assessed by their overall impact as an ally for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This category seeks to recognize specific impact on 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and initiatives.

SVP & COO TD Securities

TD Bank Group/TD Securities

Group Head, Personal and Commercial Banking

VP, Infrastructure Delivery

Group President and CEO

Managing Director and Cheif HR Officer

Global Board and Global Senior Executive Team Member

Senior VP and Head of Marketing & Customer Strategies

BMP Harris

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