Belonging 100 Belonging 50
About
Belonging 100 Belonging 50 is a national recognition program that honors individuals who demonstrate leadership in strengthening connection, trust, and belonging within organizations and communities. The program highlights how everyday leadership behaviors shape culture, engagement, and collaboration.
This recognition celebrates both established and emerging leaders whose actions contribute to environments where people feel supported, respected, and able to contribute meaningfully. Belonging 100 Belonging 50 elevates belonging as a critical component of effective leadership and healthy organizational culture.
Mission
The mission of Belonging 100 Belonging 50 is to recognize and elevate individuals who intentionally foster belonging through leadership, influence, and action. By spotlighting these leaders, the program reinforces belonging as a foundational element of engagement, collaboration, and organizational success.
Vision
A future where belonging is recognized as a core leadership capability—valued, practiced, and celebrated for its role in building strong cultures and sustainable organizations.
Welcome
Welcome to Belonging 100 Belonging 50, a national recognition honoring individuals whose leadership strengthens connection, trust, and culture within organizations and communities. This program celebrates leaders who understand that belonging is built through intentional actions, consistent leadership, and a commitment to creating environments where people feel respected, supported, and able to contribute meaningfully.
Belonging 100 Belonging 50 recognizes individuals across industries and roles who influence culture both through formal leadership positions and everyday interactions. Honorees are those who foster collaboration, encourage engagement, strengthen team cohesion, and help shape workplaces and communities where people feel connected to purpose and to one another.
At its core, this recognition elevates belonging as a critical leadership capability. By highlighting these leaders, Belonging 100 Belonging 50 reinforces the impact that trust, connection, and culture have on engagement, retention, performance, and long-term organizational success. We are proud to celebrate the individuals whose leadership makes belonging visible through action and impact.
With appreciation,
Belonging 100 Belonging 50
Belonging 100 Belonging 50 Recognition Awards
Virtual Belonging Awards — Submission Dates
Call for Submissions Opens: October 1, 2025
Submission Deadline: December 5, 2025
Belonging 100
The Belonging 100 recognition honors 100 individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, influence, and commitment to fostering strong cultures of belonging within organizations, communities, or institutions.
Honorees are recognized for their ability to build trust, strengthen connection, and create environments where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to contribute at their best.
Criteria
- Demonstrated leadership in strengthening belonging or workplace culture
- Proven impact on engagement, collaboration, or community connection
- Recognized influence within an organization, team, or broader community
- Commitment to accountability, consistency, and sustained cultural impact
Belonging 50
The Belonging 50 recognition highlights 50 emerging leaders who are making meaningful contributions to building inclusive, connected, and supportive environments early in their leadership journeys.
Honorees are recognized for innovation, energy, and the ability to positively influence culture through everyday leadership and action.
Criteria
- Early- to mid-career leadership or community influence
- Demonstrated success in initiatives that strengthen belonging or engagement
- Recognized for collaboration, trust-building, or positive culture impact
- Strong potential for continued leadership growth and influence
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