Lockton and UK Sport partner on Athlete Empowering Positive Change Award

Lockton is proud to partner with UK Sport in introducing the Athlete Empowering Positive Change Award at the British Diversity Awards on 20 March 2025. This collaboration highlights our shared commitment to fostering inclusivity and positivity, as well as promoting health and wellbeing.

The Award celebrates athletes who leverage their sporting platform to make a significant positive impact on society, exemplifying the common purpose that unites us. The following athletes are nominated for the Award:

  • Greg Rutherford MBE

  • Sir Mo Farah

  • Marcus Rashford MBE

  • Orlan Jackman, Basketball England

  • Alice Dearing, Black Swimming Association

  • Ruth Mwandumba, British Shooting

  • Shaunagh Brown, Centrica

  • Andy Sharpes, England Touch Rugby

  • Eartha Pond, ESP Foundation

  • Darcy Bourne, Raising Her Game

  • Cindy Ngamba, Refugee Olympic Team

  • Asha Philip, The Athlete Gateway

The winners will be announced next week at the British Diversity Awards, recognising individuals and organisations who continually strive to make workplaces and society more inclusive for all.

Lockton has also been shortlisted for two Awards: Chief People Officer, Martyn Worsley, as HR Diversity Champion of the Year and our Associate Resource Group for under 35s, Ignite, as Outstanding Employee Network of the Year.

Martyn has led a transformative DEI journey across Lockton, reshaping it from a traditional HR-led initiative into a core business priority embedded into every facet of Lockton’s culture.

Ignite’s mission is to engage and support early-career professionals, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Ignite has led mentorship programmes, educational sessions, graduate events and community engagement, such as mentoring in prisons.

We wish the best of luck to all the finalists.

For further information about the British Diversity Awards, please click here (opens a new window).