PROUTExecutives

• Out queer people from companies with > 500 employees and/or > 50 million € turnover per year
• Work in the private sector within Germany, Austria or Switzerland
• Are up to three levels below top-level management or, in smaller companies, on a comparable management level
• Have a high visibility in their company e.g. because of their position, their activities etc.
• Are committed to a queer-friendly work environment even beyond their everyday jobs
• The evaluation takes into account: seniority and visibility (size of the company, role, etc.) as well as internal and external commitment to equal opportunities for queer individuals in the workplace
• Attention: In 2023 we want to shorten the PROUTExecutives list significantly and are therefore happy to receive nominations from people who, for example, have already been placed in previous years or are on international lists. After 5 years of publishing around 100 people each year on this list and the former existing Top100 lists, it is time to take a breath and pay special tribute to some of the previous placers – in a “Special Edition” version of the list.
  • People may also be nominated who, for example, have recently retired but were very involved before retirement.

PROUTinSMEs

• Out queer people from SMEs with ≤ 499 employees and ≤ 50 million € turnover per year (definition according to the Institut für Mittelstandsforschung Bonn)
  If one of these values is exceeded, the nomination will be counted towards the PROUTExecutives list.
• Work in the private sector or in other organisations (e.g. NGOs, foundations etc.) within Germany, Austria or Switzerland
• Are part of the top-level management or a comparable management level
• Have a high visibility in their company/organisation e.g. because of their position, their activities etc.
• Are committed to a queer-friendly work environment even beyond their everyday jobs
• The evaluation takes into account: seniority and visibility (size of the company, role, etc.) as well as internal and external commitment equal opportunities for queer employees in the workplace

PROUTVoices

• Out queer people working in Germany, Austria or Switzerland
• Work in the private sector
• Show an active commitment in their environment for equal opportunities for queer people at work, with the following or similar characteristics:
  • Are a driving force for queer topics in their company or initiators of projects
  • Act as a voice and/or representative for queer colleagues
  • Work with decision-makers (HR, D&I, etc.) to promote the topic in their organization
• The evaluation takes into account: The internal and external commitment to equal opportunities for queer employees in the workplace.

PROUTExecutiveAllies

• Actively support equal opportunities for queer individuals in the workplace through projects, open communication or other initiatives in their organization – even beyond their everyday jobs
• Work in the private sector in Germany, Austria or Switzerland
• Are up to three levels below top-level management or, in smaller companies, on a comparable management level
• The evaluation takes into account: seniority and visibility (size of the company, role, etc.) as well as internal and external commitment to equal opportunities for queer employees in the workplace

PROUTinMediaArtCulture

• Out queer people of the public life from media, art & culture, who are mainly active in German speaking countries
• Art and culture professionals (artists, singers, actors, etc.)
• Actively contribute to queer equality through projects, initiatives, events, etc.
• Bring considerable attention to the topic through their activities and reach a large group of people
• The evaluation is based on the following criteria: The internal and external commitment to equal opportunities for queer people and the public impact of projects and initiatives

PROUTinthePublicService

• Out queer people working in the public sector (Germany, Austria or Switzerland)
  • Officials (Beamt_innen)
  • Judges
  • Soldiers
  • Employees subject to the public service union agreement (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst)
• Show an active commitment in their environment for equal opportunities for queer individuals at work, with the following or similar characteristics:
  • Are a driving force for queer topics in their company or initiators of projects
  • Act as a voice and/or representative for queer colleagues
  • Work with decision-makers (HR, D&I, etc.) to promote the topic in their organization
• The evaluation takes into account: The internal and external commitment to equal opportunities for queer people in the workplace.

PROUTPoliticians

• Out queer people who play an active part in German, Austrian or Swiss politics
• Are a driving force for the topic of queer equality, a voice and/or representative for queer citizens
• Are committed to a queer-friendly environment in their area of influence, even beyond their everyday job
• The evaluation is based on the following criteria: The internal and external commitment to equal opportunities for queer individuals and the public impact of projects and initiatives