27 • 09 • 2025
The Annual & Blaze Inclusion Awards
The Annual is a yearly gala celebration that showcases the Blaze Inclusion Awards ceremony, recognizing and honoring individuals, organizations, and companies that champion and amplify diversity and inclusion in the Nordics.
The Blaze Inclusion Awards amplifies and celebrates trailblazers – individuals and organisations from across the Nordics – who actively and passionately uplift Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives in their workspaces, communities and society.
Blaze Inclusion Awards aims to raise awareness about the importance and benefits of implementing intentional and measurable inclusion strategies across in all they do.
Blaze Inclusion Awards 2024 Regional Winners
What to expect at the Annual?
It gathers stakeholders from different industries, backgrounds, cultures, identities and perspectives.
It is an opportunity to connect with influential individuals and broaden your network.
You can enjoy a friendly atmosphere, and come together with like-minded social and workplace innovators.
Why partner with The Annual?
Employer branding. Demonstrate you value diversity & inclusion and become employer of choice.
Promote your services. Promote your product or services to our audience
Media visibility. Be recognized as a champion of diversity & inclusion.
Network with potential clients, partners & stakeholders.
The Blaze Inclusion Awards
Join us to congratulate and celebrate the Blaze Inclusion Awards Regional Winners who will be awarded at The Annual.
The Blaze Inclusion Awards celebrate and illuminate trailblazers – individuals and organizations – who actively and passionately uplift Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives in their workspaces, communities and society overall. With a focus on the Nordic region, the Blaze Inclusion Awards highlight DEIB champions in each country and recognise outstanding individuals and organisations whose practices shine within and beyond the Nordics.
GALA PROGRAM
Clarion Hotel The Hub
(Biskop Gunnerus gate 3, 0106 Oslo)
27.09.2025
Come as you are in your Sunday’s best
Program
- Speeches
- Blaze Inclusion Awards Ceremony
- Artistic performances
- Wine and dine
- Network
Our Speakers and Performances for
the Annual 2025
Chisom Udeze
(She/Her)
Founder of Diversify, HerSpace & Diversify Consult
Chisom is an Economist, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Strategist, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission, The United Nations, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast…
Iva Ogrizovic
(She/Her)
Director at Diversify, People & Culture Partner at Diversify Consult
Iva Ogrizovic is a Director at Diversify and People & Culture Partner at Diversify Consult. At Diversify Consult, Iva focuses on developing and implementing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) strategies and co-designs and delivers DEIB training and development programs….
Sayantani Saha
(She/Her)
Senior Manager at Diversify
Sayantani has diverse work experience across different fields. She has worked as a copy editor in a newspaper, a buyer and merchandiser in a retail organisation and as a social media professional in various organisations back in India. At HerSpace and Diversify, she manages community events and programs, supports the organisations’ DEIB initiatives and takes care of all things social media.
Lalla Coulibaly
(She/Her)
Innovative and Passionate Startup Founder – Daba, Krølltopp.no, Krølleløftet
Lalla is a dynamic and driven professional with a deep understanding of the natural curly hair industry. She founded her first company at the age of 22 and is the owner of two websites that provide information and resources for people with natural curls. Lalla isin the process of launching a startup in this growing industry, with a focus on promoting diversity and inclusion…
Dominic Gorham
(He/Him)
Guest Relations Manager at The Thief
Mr. Guest Relations himself, Dominic Gorham is a man who has carved out a niche for himself and perfected his craft. Of all the trendiest and luxurious places to visit and indulge in Oslo over the past 20 years, Dominic has been at the helm of a majority of them.
Chi Lee
(They/Them)
DEIB Advocate, Keynote Speaker
Sebastian Håkenstad
(He/Him)
Activist
Sebastian Håkenstad (He/Him), can easily be called a young human rights activist. At the age of 14 he founded the local pride in Honefoss called FossePride. Being the youngest of 3 siblings, he has learned from a very young age to speak up and speak his mind. Today, he uses his voice to speak about topics close to his heart such as LGBTQ+ and Transgender rights.
Diversify Team
Eleanor Flowers
(She/Her)
Poet, Artist, Writer
Eleanor grew up in a small town outside of Manchester, UK and has lived and worked as a writer and researcher in Paris, London, Hong Kong, Bergen and Oslo. Her writing and research has been published in Tatler, Huffington Post, and Stylist Magazine as well as in academic journals.
Angelica (Miss Balanta) Balanta
(She/Her)
Founder at Miss Balanta / Content Creative
Angelica’s experience with the world of fashion and communication comes from a journey over the last 24 years in different areas as a graphic designer, turban designer, fashion blogger, model, fashion stylist, keynote speaker, production manager, and fashion performance. During this period, she had the opportunity to work in Mexico City, London, Tel Aviv, Barcelona, Panama, Oslo, and Bogotá.
Spence
(He/Him)
The Troubadour of Oslo
They say music is the universal language, and Spence is fluent. Born in the UK and now enchanting audiences in Oslo, Norway, Spence is a professional musician who’s been captivating audiences for nearly a decade. His journey started on the streets of the UK as a busker. Those early experiences were instrumental in crafting his unique blend of soulful melodies and authentic storytelling, which eventually led to a book aptly titled “Busking for Beginners.”
…and more
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