Stray Ferret Business Awards 2025: is your business a champion for inclusivity?

The Stray Ferret Business Awards 2025 is open to businesses across all sectors in the Harrogate district, celebrating the people and organizations that make a real difference.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll reveal what our expert judging panel is looking for in each of the 10 award categories.

This week, we’re highlighting the Inclusivity Award, sponsored by Kempston-Parkes Chartered Surveyors.

A proactive approach to inclusivity

Last year's winner Network Scientific were lauded by the judges for its 'robust inclusive policy with an exemplary proven track record'.

This award is designed to give vital recognition to a company that has demonstrated working practices with a proactive approach to inclusivity.

These businesses have made employees and customers feel welcome, safe and free to be themselves, regardless of nationality, gender, disability, race or sexual orientations.

Companies looking to enter for the Inclusivity Award need to provide details of its policy for inclusivity and, if applicable, provide and example where it has given significant support to an employee or customer.

Do you believe your company deserves to be recognised - or know a business that does?

Nominations for the Inclusivity Award close on January 12. The process is quick and easy, so don’t wait — nominate a company today.

The Stray Ferret Business Awards is proudly sponsored by Prosperis.