Diversity Accelerator Award 2023
Diversity in companies is not only a matter of fairness and equal opportunities but also economically beneficial for businesses. Therefore, Handelsblatt and McKinsey have launched the Diversity Accelerator Award. It’s a prize for trailblazers who serve as role models for a diverse corporate organization and thus can influence decision-makers.
Winners and finalists 2023
Winner 2023
In 2023, myAbility became the first recipient of the Diversity Accelerator Award for their vision of an inclusive economy where people with disabilities can equally contribute their potentials. Through training and an e-learning platform, the social enterprise provides foundational knowledge on disability and inclusion, helping to break down prejudices. Their career program for entry-level professionals with disabilities supports talents on their journey towards a self-determined career. Consultations on digital accessibility make products and websites of clients more accessible.
Finalist 2023
The vision of ArbeiterKind.de is that every child in Germany from a non-academic family with suitable qualifications should have the chance to advance in education. Since May 2008, the non-profit organisation ArbeiterKind.de, which is financed by donations, has been encouraging pupils from families without an academic tradition to take up higher education. Families without an academic tradition to take up higher education and supports them as students on their way to completing their studies and starting a career. Through a nationwide network of thousands of volunteers in around 80 local ArbeiterKind.de groups, pupils, students and also parents are informed about everyday life at university and the possibilities of financing studies.
Finalist 2023
socialbee is Germany’s first integration service provider. We have been integrating refugees and migrants into the labour market since 2016. In this way, we not only help disadvantaged people to build a new life in Germany, but also support companies in becoming diverse and sustainable. Our key to success is our holistic support program: we not only qualify and place people, but also ensure that every employment relationship is successful in the long term.
Jury Statements
Diversity in start-ups is crucial for innovation…
and success. Diverse teams promote fairness and competitiveness. With the Diversity Accelerator Award, we are giving pioneers of a diverse start-up landscape and working world the visibility they deserve to drive change. Together, we can overcome challenges and create an inclusive future.
Hanna Asmussen, Co-Founder & CEO Lokalyze, winner of the Female Founder Award 2022
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and success. Diverse teams promote fairness and competitiveness. With the Diversity Accelerator Award, we are giving pioneers of a diverse start-up landscape and working world the visibility they deserve to drive change. Together, we can overcome challenges and create an inclusive future.
Hanna Asmussen, Co-Founder & CEO Lokalyze, winner of the Female Founder Award 2022
As we all know, diverse teams are demonstrably more innovative…
and have a higher potential for success. The inclusion of the ESG criterion for the evaluation of start-ups, as well as the Diversity Accelerator Award to accelerators of a more diverse working and start-up world, is therefore an important and right step! Diverse companies not only promote the future viability and competitiveness of the economy, but also contribute to a fairer and more inclusive society. Only together can we overcome the challenges of the future and create a sustainable, inclusive and successful future for all.
Susanne Kadner, Co-Founder & Head of Ecosystems CIRCULAR REPUBLIC, UnternehmerTUM
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and have a higher potential for success. The inclusion of the ESG criterion for the evaluation of start-ups, as well as the Diversity Accelerator Award to accelerators of a more diverse working and start-up world, is therefore an important and right step! Diverse companies not only promote the future viability and competitiveness of the economy, but also contribute to a fairer and more inclusive society. Only together can we overcome the challenges of the future and create a sustainable, inclusive and successful future for all.
Susanne Kadner, Co-Founder & Head of Ecosystems CIRCULAR REPUBLIC, UnternehmerTUM
Diverse teams are demonstrably more innovative and often more successful.
The inclusion of the ESG criterion for the valuation of start-ups is therefore an important and correct step.
Sebastian Matthes, Chief Editor Handelsblatt
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The inclusion of the ESG criterion for the valuation of start-ups is therefore an important and correct step.
Sebastian Matthes, Chief Editor Handelsblatt
Diversity is a decisive factor for our success.
It helps us to attract the most talented and qualified employees worldwide and to provide our clients with the best possible support. More diverse teams have more creative ideas and find better solutions. We need more of them – in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and throughout Europe. Because we all know that: There are many complex challenges ahead of us. By supporting the Diversity Accelerator Award, we want to help promote the importance of diversity in organizations and firmly anchor inclusion in the corporate culture – for fairness and the best results!
Fabian Billing, Head of Germany McKinsey & Company
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SIt helps us to attract the most talented and qualified employees worldwide and to provide our clients with the best possible support. More diverse teams have more creative ideas and find better solutions. We need more of them – in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and throughout Europe. Because we all know that: There are many complex challenges ahead of us. By supporting the Diversity Accelerator Award, we want to help promote the importance of diversity in organizations and firmly anchor inclusion in the corporate culture – for fairness and the best results!
Fabian Billing, Head of Germany McKinsey & Company
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