How it works

Application process

A simple, free, online process — from entry to the awards stage.

GMA 2026 — entries are not currently open. Closing date: 07/31/2026.

Steps involved

1
Choose your category

Companies may enter one or more corporate categories; individuals are nominated for the individual awards.

2
Create your account

Register online to start, save and return to your entry at any time.

3
Complete the entry form

Answer the category questions and upload your supporting evidence.

4
Submit before the deadline

Submitted entries are screened for eligibility and allocated to judges.

5
Judging & finals

Independent panels score entries; shortlisted finalists are invited to the awards ceremony.

Enter the Awards

Terms & conditions

The organisers reserve the right to:

  • increase the number of days for judging and allocate additional judges;
  • merge and/or split categories where appropriate, depending on the number of shortlisted companies.

It is a condition of entry that finalists attend the Awards event. The Gender Mainstreaming Champion attends the following event as Ambassador and hands over the trophy to the next winner.