The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2026 took place on 19th March at the prestigious Grosvenor House in Central London, bringing together leaders, advocates and organisations committed to advancing workplace wellbeing across the UK.
Hosted by the brilliant Matt Johnson, the evening was a powerful celebration of progress, innovation and impact within the wellbeing space.
Guests were inspired by thought-provoking talks from Sadie Restorick and Niki Dowdall, alongside our guest speaker, Mike Pyman who shared his insights and experiences on creating healthier, supportive environments.
“As we congratulate the brilliant employees, individuals and companies this evening, let us also remember that our work is far from done. The journey towards creating truly supportive and nurturing work environments is ongoing and requires the sustained commitment of every individual and organisation present here today.” - Niki Dowdall, Co-Founder of The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards
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“When I was very young my mum told me something that has stayed with me my whole life. She said, “Never complain about the darkness. Light a candle.” And I think that is exactly what so many people in this room do.
You light candles.” - Sadie Restorick, Co-Founder of The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards
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“Every child, every young person deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported. So, we create spaces for them where they can be themselves and talk about their thoughts and feelings.” - Mike Pyman, The Eikon Charity
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Adding to the atmosphere of the evening, guests were treated to a special performance from James Sharples, creating a memorable and uplifting experience for all in attendance.
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The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards recognise excellence across a wide range of categories, celebrating individuals, teams, networks and organisations that are making a meaningful difference to employee wellbeing and workplace culture.
The evening was filled with well-deserved recognition for those raising the standard of wellbeing across UK workplaces, highlighting both innovation and dedication in this vital area.
Award Winners 2026
Excellence in Male Health Advocacy - Jamie Lloyd Pain Relief Clinic
Excellence in Female Health Advocacy - L&Q Female Health Initiatives
Diversity & Belonging Team of the Year - giffgaff & Bentley
Most Flexible Workplace - HubGem
Employee Network of the Year - Dreams
LGBTQIA+ Changemaker of the Year - Daisy Reeves, BCLP
Neurodiversity Advocate of the year - Amber Bloxham, Octopus energy
Wellbeing Service Provider of the Year - Kuutch Ltd
Personal Wellbeing Provider of the Year - Amani Kaite Ltd
For this award we had a Highly Commended individual, Dr Kate Jenkins Ltd
Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: SME - Mental Health Foundation
Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: Large Company - The Access Group
Wellbeing Excellence in Emergency Services - City of London Corporation
Wellbeing Leader of the Year - Dr Danielle Eaton, GTR
Mental Health Advocate of the Year - Sian Musial, Just Mortgages
For this award we had a Highly Commended individual, Deborah Chidera Arikibe, Youth Aspire Connect Organisation
Most Inspiring HR Champion of the Year - Antoinette Farrell-Jones, Birmingham Airport
For this award we had a Highly Commended individual, Fiorela Carmona, Kraft Heinz
Most Inspiring Employee of the Year - Luke Mears, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Excellence in Workplace Risk Management - Cadent
Breaking the Silence Award - Kim Uzzell , The Financial Wellbeing Academy
Best Physical Wellbeing Initiative - Beyondly
Best Mental Wellbeing Initiative - Deutsche Bank
Wellbeing App/Platform of the Year - Everymind at work
Excellence in Employee Engagement - Visiting Angels UK
Wellbeing Team of the Year: SME - YourNorth
Wellbeing Team of the Year: Large Company - E.ON UK
Lifetime Impact in Workplace Wellbeing - Emily Pearson, Wellbeing Lead Academy & Paul Dorrington, South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust and Phoenix Works
We extend our sincere thanks to everyone involved in making the 2026 awards such a success. From our speakers and performers to our finalists, winners and attendees — your commitment continues to drive positive change across workplaces nationwide.
We look forward to welcoming you again next year as we continue to celebrate and champion workplace wellbeing.