MindTribes Business
in Colour Awards
Honouring extraordinary leadership in race and cultural inclusion at work.
The 2025 MindTribes Business in Colour Awards will celebrate and honour the extraordinary contributions and achievements of employees, leaders, allies, and communities who are driving meaningful change in race & cultural equity & inclusion within organisations.
📩 Tickets are live! Click below to get yours now.
Why Business in Colour Awards?
On the principle of intersectionality, we recognise that beyond celebration of achievements in gender equity and LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the business community, there remains a significant gap when it comes to recognising advancements in racial and cultural equity and inclusion. Often, businesses struggle to define what success or maturity in this space looks like. These awards will spotlight excellence, showcase leading practices, and amplify the good to influence others to strive for better. Featuring a public figure-keynote, dynamic performing arts, and an inspiring awards ceremony, this night goes beyond to begin a movement towards meaningful progress. Join 250+ private and public sector professionals and leaders.
These awards reflect who we are. Dynamic, bold, and proudly different.
Venue:
The Timber Yard, 351 Plummer St, Port Melbourne, Naarm, VIC
Date:
13 November 2025
Time:
5:30pm – 11:00pm
Ticket Price:
AUD $174 – AUD $203
How to Participate:
Nominate, Attend, Sponsor.
Why Are We Different?
The Business in Colour Awards is more than an event, it is a movement. Anchored by a keynote from Sisonke Msimang, acclaimed Guardian writer and author, and MC’ed by Neary Ty, Award-winning Journalist, the night brings powerful storytelling and radical celebration. At the heart of the Awards is First Nations peoples: not siloed into a category, but centred throughout, as judges, applicants, and awardees, shaping every category, and grounding the awards in principles of anti-racism. With a diverse panel of leaders across sectors, this night redefines what recognition in anti-racism looks like. The Business in Colour Awards is a celebration for the future society and workplaces we’re working towards. We’re reimagining the Awards narrative, moving away from the tired black-tie experience. Picture food trucks serving global and ethnic flavours, young First Nations women leading a Welcome to Country, South Asian and South-East Asian dancers and African drummers bringing rhythm, colour, and energy to the crowd. This is about celebrating culture, honouring real impact, creating a movement, and about truth-telling.
Partner With Us
We’re seeking corporate partners who are ready to lead — not just follow — on racial and cultural inclusion.
As a sponsor, you’ll stand with industry leaders shaping a more inclusive future, while gaining visibility and influence aligned with your values.
Corporate sponsorship packages are available now. Opportunities include award presentation, keynote moments, media features and brand exposure.
To express interest or receive our sponsorship pack, reach out directly: [email protected]
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