Who are you?

You are a club that:

  • Actively promotes inclusion within the hockey community (e.g., your club has a G-hockey team or is actively involved in gender equality, takes initiatives around child poverty, etc.)
  • Shows involvement with diverse groups and makes hockey more accessible (e.g., organizing days where everyone is welcome to try hockey, or clubs that are flexible with religious holidays or other cultural needs of players, etc.)
  • Can demonstrate measurable impact or change (e.g., more women or players from diverse backgrounds registering)
  • Shares inspiring stories (e.g., someone who, despite work/children/other obligations, can continue playing thanks to the club’s flexibility, or stories about women in leadership roles)

Why should you participate?

The winner will receive an exclusive label as recognition for their status as ‘most inclusive club of 2026’. This label can be proudly displayed in communications, promotional material, and on the club website. The label serves not only as a mark of achievement but also as inspiration for other clubs to actively pursue inclusive values.

  • Exclusive evening
    The two nominated clubs will be invited to attend Golden Stick Night.

  • International positioning
    The Belgian Hockey Federation will present the concept and winner of the Grant Thornton Inclusion Award to the International Hockey Federation.

  • Visibility and promotion
    The winner will receive a video that will be distributed via the channels of Grant Thornton and the Hockey Federation.

How can you participate?

Fill in your details below, and we will contact you soon with more information.

Do you have questions about the Grant Thornton Inclusion Award, the registration process, the competition rules (PDF 80Kb), or are you unsure whether your initiative qualifies? Feel free to contact us at marketing@be.gt.com. We are happy to help!

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Fill in your details below, and we will contact you soon with more information. Do you have questions about the Grant Thornton Inclusion Award, the registration process, or are you unsure whether your initiative qualifies? Feel free to contact us at marketing@be.gt.com. We are happy to help!