The nomination standards vary year to year to best reflect current standards of workplace inclusion and belonging best practices.  To protect the integrity of the nomination process, the rubric is not shared publicly.
Information collected via the nomination process varies depending on the category. At the highest level, Outie Awards fall into two categories: recognition for individual change agents and recognition for organizational initiatives and/or ERG activities. Data collected may include performance or impact metrics (e.g., measurable outcomes of inclusion efforts, LGBTQ+ representation data if/as available, qualitative “endorsements” from colleagues and/or those directly impacted by allyship efforts, etc.)