Foundation launches 2026 awards edition recognizing inclusion

The Miradas Compartidas Foundation has launched the 2026 edition of its "Miradas Compartidas Awards," an initiative designed to honor diverse approaches to inclusion in Chile. This award seeks to go beyond current legal frameworks, such as Law 21.015, to acknowledge the often-unseen efforts companies make in fostering diversity.

At the launch event, attended by figures like Senate President Paulina Núñez and Las Condes Mayor Catalina San Martín, the foundation emphasized the awards' role in celebrating "the silent work that many companies are doing today on inclusion issues." Felipe Olavarría, general manager and founder of Miradas Compartidas, expressed hope that more organizations will join this "social transformation" and demonstrate that workplace inclusion for people with disabilities is a collective responsibility.

For the 2026 awards, the call is open to companies with more than 100 employees that can demonstrate a genuine and measurable commitment to diversity. The evaluation process will distinguish between existing partner companies and new applicants. Both groups can submit entries across nine technical categories, which are structured to assess the comprehensive impact of their internal policies. Applications are being accepted through the website miradascompartidasawards.cl until August 15.