Gender Equality, Diversity
and Inclusion Champions

The IOC Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions are awarded annually to promote the advancement of gender equality, diversity and inclusion in and through sport.

They recognise outstanding individuals who are advancing gender equality, diversity and inclusion in and through sport.

Six Awards in the form of trophies are awarded each year as follows:

One at world level; and
One each for Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.

The Awards are granted to individuals in recognition of an outstanding contribution to gender equality, diversity and inclusion in and through sport across the areas of participation, leadership, safe sport, portrayal and resource allocation.

Katrina Adams named Global Winner of the 2023 IOC Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions Award

The former professional tennis player and now tennis executive, Katrina Adams (USA), is the Global Winner of the International Olympic Committee’s 2023 Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Champions Award.

Previous winners

From 2000 to 2023, the IOC Women and Sport Awards were given to women, men or organisations who have made remarkable contributions to the development, encouragement and reinforcement of women and girls’ participation in sport.

Find out more about past winners of the IOC Women and Sport Awards below: