Award Categories
With over 20 categories to choose from, these awards recognise companies, teams, projects, networks, and individuals who are making a meaningful difference in workplace wellbeing across all sectors and levels.
Best Workplace Men’s Health Initiative
This award recognises an outstanding workplace initiative addressing men’s health and wellbeing. Judges will look for meaningful action that tackles stigma, raises awareness and provides practical support across areas such as mental health, physical health and preventative care.
Best Workplace Women’s Health Initiative
This category celebrates an outstanding workplace initiative supporting women’s health, from menstrual health and fertility to pregnancy, menopause and wider physical or mental wellbeing. Judges will look for meaningful education, supportive policies and practical action that responds to employees needs.
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 of the Year
This category shines a spotlight on an employee-led group that’s driving real change for wellbeing, inclusion or workplace culture. The judges are looking for a clear sense of purpose, practical actions and real impact, whether that’s through peer support, influencing policy or building a stronger sense of community. Show how your network goes beyond conversation and makes a measurable difference.
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.
LGBTQIA+ Changemaker of the Year
This award celebrates an individual or organisation driving meaningful change for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, safety, and wellbeing at work. Judges will want to see clear actions that champion LGBTQIA+ rights and visibility, alongside practical steps that create safer, more inclusive workplaces. Strong entries will share evidence of advocacy, awareness-raising or allyship that inspires wider change, backed by tangible outcomes and stories that show real impact for LGBTQIA+ colleagues.
Neurodiversity Champion of the Year
This award recognises someone championing neuro inclusion and helping to create workplaces where neurodivergent people can thrive. Judges will look for practical initiatives, adjustments and advocacy that increase understanding and remove barriers. The strongest entries will demonstrate a positive impact on recruitment, retention, progression or workplace culture, supported by feedback showing how neurodivergent employees working lives have been improved.
Workplace Wellbeing Service Provider of the Year
This category honours an external partner or provider delivering exceptional workplace wellbeing services. Judges will look for proven results, innovation and meaningful impact for clients, whether through programmes, consultancy, training, platforms or specialist support. Strong entries will demonstrate a collaborative approach and include case studies, client feedback and measurable outcomes showing how the service has improved workplace wellbeing.
Best Workplace Wellbeing Strategy – SME
This award celebrates an SME with a truly holistic and effective wellbeing strategy that leaves no one behind. Judges will look for a clear approach covering areas such as mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing, supported by leadership commitment. Strong entries will demonstrate employee involvement, measurable results, meaningful stories and a commitment to listening, learning and continually improving.
Best Workplace Wellbeing Strategy – Large Organisation
This category honours a large organisation with an outstanding, embedded wellbeing strategy that reaches employees across the workforce. Judges will look for a joined-up approach that forms part of everyday organisational culture. Strong entries will demonstrate leadership commitment, inclusive initiatives, employee engagement, measurable outcomes and continuous improvement across diverse locations, roles and wellbeing needs.
Wellbeing Excellence in Emergency Services
This award recognises an organisation or team delivering exceptional wellbeing support for frontline emergency services staff. Judges will want to see innovative programmes that tackle the unique pressures of this sector, from mental health to physical safety and resilience. Stories, data and employee feedback should show how these efforts make a tangible difference to people’s lives, culture and retention.
Wellbeing Leader of the Year
This award celebrates an individual who’s driving meaningful wellbeing change through inspirational leadership. Judges will look for evidence of vision, influence and commitment, and examples of how they’ve empowered others to prioritise wellbeing. They’ll want to see stories, results and testimonials that bring to life the leader’s passion, courage and impact.
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 culture.
People & HR Team of the Year
This category recognises a People or HR team that has gone above and beyond to create an exceptional employee experience. Judges will look for a people-first approach across areas such as wellbeing, engagement, inclusion, development and workplace culture. Strong entries will demonstrate effective collaboration, innovative practices and measurable results showing how the team has helped employees and the wider organisation thrive.
Most Inspiring Employee of the Year
This award celebrates an employee who has stepped up to inspire change and support others’ wellbeing. Judges are looking for a powerful story of advocacy, peer support or community building. They’ll want to see clear evidence of the positive impact this person has had on colleagues, backed by examples and endorsements from peers or managers.
Excellence in Workplace Stress Risk Management
This award recognises an organisation taking a proactive, evidence-led approach to identifying, assessing and reducing workplace stress. Judges will look for clear risk-management processes, employee consultation and practical interventions addressing the root causes of stress. Strong entries will demonstrate leadership commitment, effective monitoring and measurable improvements in areas such as absence, workload, psychological safety, engagement or employee wellbeing.
Lifetime Achievement in Workplace Wellbeing
This award honours an individual whose career has made an enduring and transformative contribution to workplace wellbeing. Judges will look for a powerful legacy of pioneering work, sustained influence and lasting change. Strong nominations will demonstrate a career dedicated to raising standards, inspiring others and creating healthier, happier and more supportive workplaces for future generations.
Breaking the Silence Award
This award celebrates a person or organisation that’s courageously tackled a taboo or overlooked wellbeing issue. Judges will look for evidence of brave, innovative approaches that opened up new conversations and drove positive change, whether that’s through policy, culture or community impact. Stories and feedback should show how you helped people feel seen, heard and supported.
Best Physical Wellbeing Initiative
This category recognises an initiative that has significantly improved employees physical health and wellbeing. Judges want to see innovative and inclusive ideas that encourage healthy habits, from fitness and ergonomics to prevention, nutrition and recovery. They’ll be looking for evidence of strong engagement, accessible participation and measurable outcomes that demonstrate a meaningful and lasting impact.
Best Mental Wellbeing Initiative
This award honours an initiative that has transformed mental wellbeing support in the workplace. Judges will look for a clear, effective approach that tackles genuine challenges, engages employees meaningfully and delivers visible results. Strong entries will include data, stories and evidence showing how the initiative has improved support, encouraged openness and contributed to long-term cultural change.
Best Financial Wellbeing Initiative
This category recognises a programme that genuinely supports employees financial health and security. Judges will want to see practical, accessible solutions that help people manage money, plan for the future and become more financially resilient.
Best Use of Technology in Workplace Wellbeing
This award celebrates the innovative use of technology to improve employee wellbeing and make support more accessible, engaging and effective. Judges will look for a digital solution or implementation that responds to genuine workforce needs while delivering a positive user experience. Strong entries will demonstrate meaningful adoption, measurable impact and clear evidence that technology has enhanced rather than replaced human support.
Best Employee Wellbeing Benefits Programme
This category celebrates an employee benefits programme that provides meaningful, accessible support for workplace wellbeing. Judges will look for a thoughtful range of benefits that responds to employees mental, physical, financial and social needs.
Wellbeing Team of the Year: SME
This category honours a small but mighty team making a significant impact on wellbeing within an SME. Judges will look for clear teamwork, innovation and commitment, alongside examples showing how the team supports employees and strengthens workplace culture. Real results, creative solutions and evidence of going above and beyond will help the strongest entries stand out.
Wellbeing Team of the Year: Large Organisation
This award celebrates an outstanding wellbeing team within a large organisation. Judges will want to see a strategic, joined-up approach that reaches employees across different roles, departments or locations. Strong entries will demonstrate collaboration, innovation and measurable impact, showing how the team brings people together, inspires positive change and makes the workplace better for everyone.
Learning & Development Team of the Year
This award recognises a learning and development team that has made an outstanding contribution to employee wellbeing, growth and confidence. Judges will look for inclusive and engaging learning opportunities that respond to employees needs, build valuable skills and support long-term development.
Inclusive Workplace of the Year
This award celebrates an organisation that has created a genuinely inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. Judges will look for inclusive policies, accessible practices and meaningful action that addresses barriers across the employee experience. Strong entries will demonstrate employee involvement, measurable progress and a culture in which difference is welcomed and everyone has a sense of belonging.
People Manager of the Year
This award celebrates an exceptional manager who puts people’s wellbeing at the heart of everyday leadership. Judges will look for evidence of compassionate management, open communication and practical support that helps employees feel trusted, valued and able to thrive. Strong nominations will include feedback and examples showing how the manager has strengthened team culture, supported individuals and positively influenced performance and wellbeing.
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.
Wellbeing Champion of the Year
This award celebrates an individual who consistently champions wellbeing and inspires positive change within their workplace or community. Judges will look for passion, commitment and practical action across any area of wellbeing, alongside evidence of how the nominee has supported others. Strong nominations will include testimonials and examples showing how their influence has created a healthier, more supportive culture.
