The Road to 2026Audit Verification & Eligibility
The GEDI Awards 2026 are moving beyond commitments to evidence-based assessments. This National Audit is the mandatory mechanism to verify your institution's eligibility for nomination.
* Participation provides verified input for the GEDI Awards 2026 Nominations Review.
Nomination Criteria
Your institution will be scored on:
Physical Accessibility
Built environment & facilitiesDigital Accessibility
Websites & E-ServicesService Usability
Customer experience & flowGender & Inclusion Policy
Equity & Representation
Path to the Podium
The GEDI Awards are not just an event; they are a year-long journey of improvement. Here is how your institution qualifies for the 2026 stage.
FEB - APR
National Audit
Mandatory verification & on-site assessments.
APRIL
Scoring & Analysis
Compliance scoring & gap analysis report.
JUNE
Nominations
Shortlisting of top-performing institutions.
DECEMBER
Awards Gala
The ultimate celebration of champions.
The Scoring Matrix
The GEDI Awards judges evaluate institutions across 7 Points of Excellence. High performance in these categories determines your nomination eligibility.
Physical Accessibility
Winning Criteria
"Ramps, lifts, accessible washrooms, and emergency exits."
Digital Accessibility
Winning Criteria
"Screen-reader friendly websites, apps, and e-services."
Communication
Winning Criteria
"Sign language availability, Braille, and large print formats."
Service Usability
Winning Criteria
"Seamless service flow, staff responsiveness, and waiting areas."
Gender Equity
Winning Criteria
"Women in leadership and gender-responsive service delivery."
Disability Inclusion
Winning Criteria
"Employment of PWDs and reasonable accommodation practices."
Governance
Winning Criteria
"Existence of mainstreaming policies and monitoring frameworks."
Institutional Value
Participation provides more than just a nomination chance. Every audited institution receives a suite of strategic assets to drive internal improvement.
The Evidence Package
Official Audit Report
A comprehensive, verified document detailing your institution's standing across all 7 domains. This serves as your primary evidence for the GEDI Awards nominations review.
Your Rating
Compliance Scorecard
A visual performance rating aligned with National & International standards. Use this to benchmark your agency against other MDAs and track year-on-year progress.
The Strategy
Gap Analysis & Roadmap
Beyond just scoring, receive a detailed gap analysis with actionable recommendations. This outlines exactly what steps are needed to improve your score for the next cycle.
These documents are confidential and provided directly to the Authorized Focal Person.
The Nomination Clock
Eligibility for the 2026 Awards is time-bound. Missing these verification windows will result in automatic disqualification from the nomination pool.
Data Submission Deadline
ApproachingLast day to submit institutional policies, HR data, and service charters via the digital portal.
Assessment Window Closes
CriticalAll physical and virtual site inspections must be concluded by this date. No extensions.
Verification Lock
FinalizedAudit data is finalized. This snapshot will be used for the GEDI Awards 2026 nomination scoring.
Appoint Your Focal Person
To initiate the verification process, the Head of Institution must nominate a senior officer to serve as the primary liaison with the GDDC Audit Team.
Submit Nomination
Please email the Name, Title, and Contact Details of your appointed Focal Person to our coordination team.
Submit via Email