WISE organisation of the year award
This award celebrates a WISE Member organisation that has demonstrated exceptional commitment and measurable progress on its gender equity journey across all five pillars of the WISE Gender Equity Framework: Data, Attraction, Progression, Retention and Engagement.
Winner: Synoptix
“We are honoured to have been nominated for this award and proud to have been selected as finalists. Receiving this recognition from a WISE colleague makes it especially significant, and we are grateful that our efforts and achievements over the past year have been recognised.”
Synoptix has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing gender equity since joining WISE in 2024. In just one year, the organisation increased its WISE Gender Equity Framework score from 24% to 41%, reflecting a strategic and evidence-led approach to change. Through investment in its people, inclusive practices and workplace culture, Synoptix has embedded gender equity across the business, creating an environment where inclusion is visible, valued and actively championed.
Also shortlisted were:
Playground Games
Playground Games has demonstrated a strong commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, recognising that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. Building on solid foundations, the organisation has made significant progress over the past year, embedding gender equity more systematically across its culture, policies and practices. What sets Playground Games apart is its focus on making inclusion measurable, accountable and integral to how the organisation operates and grows.
Ultra Maritime
Ultra Maritime is a global leader in anti-submarine warfare solutions. Since completing the WISE Gender Equity Framework diagnostic in 2025, the organisation has shown a strong commitment to advancing gender equity through measurable, evidence-led action. Significant progress has been made in inclusive recruitment, talent transparency, and career development, with a growing focus on data-driven decision-making and embedding inclusive practices across the organisation.
Who can be considered for an award?
An organisation that:
- Is a current WISE member
- Has completed the annual WISE Gender Equity Benchmarking exercise for 2025 or 2026
- Has demonstrated engagement and progression with gender equity initiatives.
Who can enter a nomination?
- This award winner will be chosen from WISE member organisations by the judging panel
- No nominations are accepted for this award.
Key criteria
The organisation must have:
- Completed the annual WISE Gender Equity Benchmarking exercise for 2025 or 2026
- Shown evidence of sustained improvement across all five pillars of the WISE Gender Equity Framework
- Demonstrated actions to advance gender balance
- Developed or engaged in initiatives that inspire others and can be shared as best practice.