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Inclusion in Action of the year
Celebrating inclusion in action of the year in UK STEM.
Category: Advocacy & Inclusion
What Could You Win?
The Prize: Alongside an FT.com subscription, the winner will enjoy a VIP experience at the Financial Times, meeting colleagues working across technology, data, product and editorial teams, learning about a range of STEM career pathways, and gaining first-hand insight into how innovation drives our work. They will also experience the collaborative culture and values that make the FT a unique place to build a career.
Are you the Inclusion in Action of the year?
Recognising a student who is putting inclusion into practice within STEM.
This award celebrates a student who goes beyond words to create real, meaningful inclusion in the world of STEM. Through their actions, advocacy, and everyday leadership, this individual helps ensure that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are spaces where everyone feels valued and able to succeed.
Whether by supporting underrepresented peers, challenging barriers, leading initiatives, or inspiring others through their example, this student shows what inclusion in STEM looks like at its best. Their impact is already making STEM more accessible, more welcoming, and more equitable for all—and their influence continues to grow.
To enter, you must be:
– Studying in the UK (school/college or university)
In partnership with:
The Financial Times
Every great award deserves backing that matches its ambition. We are currently formalising an exciting new title sponsorship with a trailblazing name in the global STEM landscape.
This partnership will not only elevate the profile of the award itself but will directly connect our winners with an organisation operating at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. We’re not just looking for a sponsor—we’re securing an ally whose mission is to champion the next generation of brilliance.
Full details and the official sponsor reveal will be published here shortly.
Judging Process
Each student submission will be reviewed by a panel of industry experts and early career professionals.
Entries will be scored against key criteria: impact, innovation, inclusivity, and evidence of results. Finalists will be announced and invited to a celebration event, where the category winners will be revealed.
STEM students bring their curiosity, creativity, and lived experience to help assess which employers truly stand out to the next generation.
Student Voice
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Early careers professionals use their recruitment expertise and deep understanding of the STEM landscape to spot genuine innovation and impact.
Early Career Peers
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A powerhouse panel of respected STEM leaders brings strategic insight, sector knowledge, and a keen eye for excellence to the judging process.