09 October 2024 – Inspiring changemakers who are committed to advancing gender equality, diversity and inclusion in and through sport can now be nominated for the 2024 edition of the IOC Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Champions Awards.

Six GEDI Award winners are announced each year – one at world level and one each for Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania – in recognition of their contribution across the areas of participation, leadership, safe sport, portrayal and resource allocation.

Nominations open until 30 November 2024

Nominations for the 2024 GEDI Champions Awards can be submitted through the link below (available in English, French and Spanish). The deadline is 30 November 2024.

More information, including the nomination form and detailed guidelines, can be found here.

2023 IOC Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions

In 2023, Katrina Adams was the Global Winner of the IOC GEDI Champions Awards. A former professional tennis player and now a tennis executive, Adams has been at the forefront of exceptional developments in all areas of the sport, particularly for girls and women. Her recognition was announced on International Women’s Day 2024, celebrating her tireless efforts and those of other pioneers in this crucial field.

The 2023 continental winners alongside Adams were:

• Africa: Irene Limika (Kenya)
• Americas: Marialoreto González Jaque (Chile)
• Asia: Jayanthi Kuru-Utumpala (Sri Lanka)
• Europe: Aurélie Bresson (France)
• Oceania: Patrick Johnson (Australia)

For more information on the IOC GEDI Champions Awards and previous winners, click here