The Diversity @ Work Awards recognise, celebrate and promote achievements in diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

2009 Winner • Diversity & Inclusion Champion (Large Organisation)

This award recognised Mercy Health as a leader in the area of diversity and inclusion. Mercy Health has implemented a range of programs and initiatives to assist our people to balance their career with the demands of life.

The Business Achievement Awards recognise organisations that are implementing innovative programs to enhance women’s participation and individual leaders who are champions for change in supporting and advancing women in the business.

2008 Winner • Leading CEO for the Advancement of Women – John Ballard

This award recognises CEO’s who:
- Lead by example through personal commitment
- Drives management accountability for action
- Creates an inclusive workplace culture
- Goes the extra mile for the advancement of women
- Delivers improved outcomes for women and the business

2009 Winner
• Leading Organisation for the Advancement of Women (800+ employees)

This award recognises organisations that:
- Strategically position EEO for Women
- Has excellent analysis, including consultation with employees
- Drives an inclusive organisational culture
- Takes action on issues relating to employment matters
- Delivers improved outcomes for women and the business

The AHRI Awards recognise outstanding individuals and organisations that demonstrate excellence in the contribution they make to their own business and to the profession.

2009 Winner • The Lynda Gratton CEO of the Year – John Ballard

This award recognised leading CEOs who demonstrate excellence in people management practices and have made an outstanding contribution to the performance of their organisation.

Award criterion required applicants to excel in the following areas:
- Achievement
- Impact
- Progression
- Leadership
- Relationships
- Networks
- Energy 

Formally the HR Leader Awards, the HR Leader Compass Awards recognise excellence across the entire spectrum of Human Resources.

2009 Winner • Aon Consulting Award for Best Workplace Diversity Strategy

This award recognises organisations that have realised the benefits of a genuine commitment to workplace diversity and have reaped results of a proactive and innovative strategy.

2010 Winner • The HR Partners Best HR Leader– Kate McCormack

This award recognises those with a demonstrated track record of excellence in HR leadership. Judges comments: ‘Kate had clearly taken the Leadership role with both hands, establishing a clear strategy and agenda for change. The impact of programs and progress on business results demonstrates a focus on execution and with this Kate had taken a strong role model position as a HR Leader. A very worthy and clear winner for the HR Leader of the year!”.