Supporting Diverse Needs
Mental Health Advocate of the Year
This category honours someone making an extraordinary difference for mental health at work. Judges will look for clear evidence of long-term advocacy, brave conversations and practical actions that tackle stigma and encourage openness. They’ll want to see how this person’s efforts have helped others, created real change and inspired a healthier, kinder workplace culture.
Excellence in Female Health Advocacy - Change
The "Female Health Advocate" award recognizes outstanding individuals who have significantly contributed to addressing and supporting the unique health and wellbeing needs of women in the workplace. The award celebrates those who have gone above and beyond in raising awareness, implementing supportive policies, and fostering an environment where women's health issues can be openly discussed and managed.
Best Flexible Working & Work–Life Balance Initiative
This award celebrates an initiative that gives employees meaningful flexibility and helps them achieve a healthier balance between work and personal life. Judges will look for approaches that go beyond policy, including hybrid working, flexible hours, job sharing or other innovative arrangements. Strong entries will demonstrate improved wellbeing, inclusion, engagement and performance, supported by employee feedback and measurable results.
Employee Network or Resource Group of the Year
This category shines a spotlight on an employee-led network or resource group that is driving real change for wellbeing, inclusion or workplace culture. Judges will look for a clear purpose, practical action and meaningful impact, whether through peer support, awareness, community building or influencing policy.
LGBTQIA+ Changemaker of the Year
This award celebrates an individual or organisation driving meaningful change for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and wellbeing at work. Judges will want to see clear actions that champion visibility and equality alongside practical steps that create safer, more inclusive workplaces. Strong entries will share evidence of advocacy, awareness-raising or allyship, supported by tangible outcomes and stories demonstrating real impact for LGBTQIA+ colleagues.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Team of the Year
This award celebrates a team that is driving meaningful progress in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Judges will look for sustained commitment, practical action and culture change that has removed barriers and improved the employee experience. Strong entries will demonstrate increased representation, greater inclusion and a genuine sense of belonging, supported by measurable outcomes, employee feedback and evidence of lasting organisational change.
Strategic Best Practice
Wellbeing Service Provider of the Year
The "Wellbeing Service Provider of the Year" award is presented to the service provider that has delivered outstanding wellbeing solutions to businesses. This includes programmes or services that significantly improve employee mental, physical, and emotional health, demonstrating innovation, effectiveness, and measurable benefits.
Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: SME
The "Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: SME" award honours a small to medium-sized enterprise that has implemented an outstanding wellbeing strategy. Approaches will demonstrate innovation, effective employee engagement, and measurable improvements in workplace wellbeing.
Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: Public Sector
The "Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: Public Sector" award recognizes a public sector organization that has successfully developed and executed pathways that nurture wellbeing. The framework will highlight efforts to support employee health, resilience, and overall wellbeing in a public sector environment.
Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: Large Company
The "Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: Large Company" award is given to a large organization that has implemented an exemplary wellbeing plan. This should showcase significant initiatives, comprehensive programs, and have a proven positive impact on employee wellbeing at a large scale.
Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: Emergency Service
The "Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: Emergency Service" award celebrates an emergency service organization that has shown true, sustained commitment to improving workspace wellbeing. The course of action adopted will address the unique challenges and stressors faced by emergency service personnel, providing effective support and resources.
Making a Difference
Wellbeing Team of the Year
The "Wellbeing Team of the Year" award recognizes a team that has shown exceptional dedication and effectiveness in promoting workplace wellbeing. This team will be able to showcase their collaboration, innovation, together with a significant positive impact on the wellbeing of their colleagues.
Most Inspiring Leader of the Year
The "Most Inspiring Leader of the Year" award celebrates a leader who has shown exceptional commitment to fostering a culture of wellbeing and guidance within their organization. This leader should inspire others through their actions, initiatives, and dedication to energizing the working environment.
Most Inspiring Employee of the Year
The "Most Inspiring Employee of the Year" award shines a spotlight on an employee who has made a remarkable impact on workplace wellbeing and cultural invigoration. This individual will be a role model for their peers, showing dedication, initiative, and a positive influence on the wellbeing culture within their organization.
Lifetime Commitment to Wellbeing
The "Lifetime Commitment to Wellbeing" award focuses attention on an individual who has dedicated their career to promoting and enhancing workplace wellbeing. This person will have a long-standing record of significant contribution, demonstrating unwavering commitment and lasting impact.
Breaking the Silence Award
The "Breaking the Silence Award" champions an individual that has made significant strides in addressing and destigmatizing mental health issues in the workplace. This award celebrates efforts to foster open dialogue, provide support, and create a culture where mental health is openly discussed and managed.
Support Network of the Year
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Most Inspiring HR Leader of the Year
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The Wellbeing Pillars
Best Physical Wellbeing Initiative
The "Best Physical Wellbeing Initiative" award honours a programme or initiative that has significantly improved the physical health and wellbeing of a firm’s workers. This initiative should demonstrate innovation, effective engagement, and measurable benefits to employee physical health.
Best Mental Wellbeing Initiative
The "Best Mental Wellbeing Initiative" award recognizes a programme or initiative that has had a substantial positive impact on the mental health and staff wellbeing. This initiative should show innovation, effective support mechanisms, and measurable improvements in mental welfare.
Best Financial Wellbeing Initative
The "Best Financial Wellbeing Initiative" award is allocated to a programme or initiative that has made a real and measurable impact on the financial health of employees. Steps taken should provide effective support, education, and resources to help employees manage their finances better and reduce financial stress.
Best Environmental Wellbeing Initiative
The "Best Environmental Wellbeing Initiative" award honours a scheme that has positively impacted the environmental practices and credentials of the workplace. This initiative should demonstrate efforts to create a healthier, more eco-friendly and sustainable work environment that benefits both employees and the organization.
Going Beyond the Basics
Wellbeing App/Platform of the Year
The "Wellbeing App/Platform of the Year" award recognizes a digital platform or app that has significantly contributed to boosting health and wellbeing in the workspace. This app or platform should offer innovative features, enable communication, effective engagement, and measurable positive outcomes for employee welfare.
Best Employee Benefits Package
The "Best Employee Benefits Package" award is given to an organization that offers an outstanding series of benefits which significantly enhances employee wellbeing. This package should include comprehensive, innovative perks that support employee health and wellbeing on a variety of levels.
Excellence in Employee Engagement
The "Excellence in Employee Engagement" award celebrates an organization that has excelled in engaging employees in wellbeing programmes and initiatives. This organization should demonstrate effective strategies, high levels of participation, and measurable improvements in employee engagement and wellbeing.
Excellence in Resilience, Change and Adaptability
The "Excellence in Resilience, Change and Adaptability" award champions an organization or individual that has shown exceptional resilience, adaptability, and positive response to change. This award celebrates efforts to maintain and enhance wellbeing during times of disruption and uncertainty.
