The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards today announced the shortlist for the 2026 annual celebration of workplace wellbeing, highlighting 25 categories that recognise individuals, teams, and organisations who are driving real change in mental, physical, and social wellbeing across UK workplaces.
Spanning a broad spectrum—from Excellence in Male Health Advocacy to Wellbeing Team of the Year —this year’s shortlist champions a diverse range of contributions. From visionary leaders and courageous advocates, to cutting-edge providers and high-impact wellbeing programmes the shortlist is packed with inspiration.
Nicola Dowdall, one of The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards founders, said:
“This year’s shortlist really demonstrates innovation, dedication and impact reflecting the incredible work happening across workplaces in the UK. Each nominee has demonstrated a sustained commitment to enhancing wellbeing, championing support, and shaping cultures where health and wellbeing are valued at work and beyond.”
Sadie Restorick, Wellity Global & The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards CoFounder, said:
‘It’s been an incredibly challenging year for so many workplaces, and the nominations we’ve received showcase the extraordinary dedication, creativity, and care being invested in supporting people. It’s always so special to recognise those going above and beyond to make wellbeing a genuine priority, and I’m genuinely inspired by the outstanding achievements highlighted this year.’
Full Shortlist Revealed
Excellence in Male Health Advocacy
- Gary Giles, Birmingham Airport Ltd
- Jamie Lloyd, Jamie Lloyd Pain Relief Clinic
- Kamil Lisiak, Cadent Gas
- Kevin Donovan, University of Strathclyde
- On The Tools
- Robin Nower, L&Q group
Excellence in Female Health Advocacy
- L&Q Female Health Initiatives
- NatWest Group
- Sarah Darwen, Halcyon Women's Health
- Sarah Paterson, Kyndryl
- Scottish Water Wellbeing Team
- The MaxWomen Health Workstream
Most Flexible Workplace
- Core Financial Paraplanning Limited
- HubGem
- Maya CARE CIC
- Snap Finger Click
- Up to Speed Training
- XR Therapeutics
- WildBrain
Employee Network of the Year
- AllInforma Rainbow, Informa
- Belong Network Team, Scottish Water
- Dreams
- Just Mortgages
- MaxWomen
- Scottish and Southern Energy
Diversity & Belonging Team of the Year
- Bentley Motors
- Giffgaff
- Leonardo Hotels
- Octopus Electric Vehicles
- Warner Music UK
LGBTQIA+ Changemaker of the Year
- Adelle Barker, Sky
- Ben Hughes, Kyndryl
- BeProud Team, Bentley Motors
- Daisy Reeves, BCLP
- Harry Taylor, Octopus Energy
- Phil McQuillen, E.On Energy
Neurodiversity Advocate of the year
- Connor Virgo, Octopus Electric Vehicles
- Amber Bloxham, Octopus energy
- Stephen Gill, Institute of Refrigeration
Wellbeing Service Provider of the Year
- Equipsme
- Hands on at Work
- Kuutch
- Welfy
- Wellbeing Lead Academy
- WorkingWell
Personal Wellbeing Provider of the Year
- Amani Kaite LTD
- Dr Kate Jenkins
- Journey with Nikita
- Needi
- Rebuilding Thoughts
- Suffolk Mind
- The Scottish Centre for Personal Safety
Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: SME
- CloudFM Group Limited
- Cubico Sustainable Investments
- Mental Health Foundation
- Mon Communities Forward
- Quibble
- Rhotic Media
- Flagstone
Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: Large Company
- Bentley Motors Ltd
- Chargebacks911
- Computacenter
- George Eliot Hospital Charity
- Glyn Hopkin Ltd
- Govia Thameslink Railway
- Hilton London Metropole
- Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
- The Access Group
- Tesco Mobile
- University of Strathclyde
- University of Hull
Wellbeing Excellence in Emergency Services
- Ben Towell Consultancy Ltd
- City of London Corporation
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- London Fire Brigade
- Wellbeing dogs and handlers at London fire brigade
Wellbeing Leader of the Year
- Amy Polly, ADHD360
- Charles Alberts, Clifford Chance
- Claire Burgess, Unipart
- Dr Danielle Eaton, GTR
- Dr VENUGR, SNEL
- Eeva Van Looy, North Highland
- Elzira Batyrbekova, Colibrix limited
- Izzy Hare, Deloitte
- Leisha Harrell, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
- Lianne Frost, Warner Music International Services Ltd
- Matt Wilson, Computacenter
- Ryan Hopkins, JAAQ (Just Ask A Question)
Mental Health Advocate of the Year
- Anastasia Vinnikova, City of London Corporation
- Daniel Lane, Acacium Group
- Deborah Chidera Arikibe, Youth Aspire Connect Organisation
- Hugo Forrester, Birmingham Airport Ltd
- Jo Pope, Convera
- Laura Hadfield, BSI Group
- Liane Carver, Nationwide Building Society
- Sian Musial, Just Mortgages
- Soma Ghosh, The Career Happiness Mentor
- Wali Rahman, Forestry Commission
Most Inspiring HR Champion of the Year
- Antoinette Farrell-Jones, Birmingham Airport Ltd
- Fiorela Carmona, Kraft Heinz
- Kelly Copeland, AJ Chambers
Most Inspiring Employee of the Year
- Louise Kelly, Birmingham Airport Limited
- Luke Mears, Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Maddie Armstrong, &ASIAN
- Kamalpreet Grewal, eduthing Limited
Excellence in Workplace Risk Management
- Cadent
- Gertrude Naggujja, Centenary Bank
- Mott MacDonald
- Pinsent Masons LLP
- Rebecca Howard, Hull College Group
Lifetime Impact in Workplace Wellbeing
- Craig Lewis, The Healthy Employee
- Emily Pearson, Wellbeing Lead Academy
- Matt Smeed and Aletheia Conway-Hughes, Working Well Community
- Paul Dorrington, South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust and Phoenix Works
- Sian Musial, Just Mortgages
Breaking the Silence Award
- Andy Baines-Vosper, Samaritans
- Disabled By Society
- Holly Atyeo-Smith, Bupa Dental Care
- Kim Uzzell, The Financial Wellbeing Academy
- Leila Hobart, Little Wings of Hope
- Nicole Ratcliffe, The Workplace Sleep Coach
- Periklis Theologidis, Fife College
- Sofie Day, Turning Point
Best Physical Wellbeing Initiative
- Beyondly
- Carly Woolley, Home Office
- HCML
- Martyn Pace, Set The Pace Health and Fitness
Best Mental Wellbeing Initiative
- A1jOBS
- Deutsche Bank
- Dick White Academy
- Dunnhumby
- Kelly and Jamie Farr, YourNorth
- Race At Your Pace Ltd
- Ripple Suicide Prevention Charity
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Sharon Louise Gray, Coventry Alternative Provision Academy
- The Mental Health Toolkit Team
- The London Fire Brigade Trauma and Well-being Dogs Team
Wellbeing App/Platform of the Year
- JAAQ (Just Ask A Question)
- Needi
- Personify Health
- ReechUs
- The Team at Everymind at work
- Wellhub
Excellence in Employee Engagement
- Babcock
- Birmingham Airport
- Cadent
- Indigo Swan
- Visiting Angels UK
Wellbeing Team of the Year: SME
- Beyondly Global Limited
- Evolution Power Tools
- L-Lynch
- YourNorth
Wellbeing Team of the Year: Large Company
- Acacium Group
- Deutsche Bank
- E.ON UK
- Equinix
- Govia Thameslink Rail
- Scottish Water
- United Response
- Veolia UK
- Warner Music Group
What’s Next
Winners will be announced at the 2026 Wellbeing Awards ceremony, taking place on 19 March 2026 at Grosvenor House, Central London.
Following the success of previous years, including the 2025 event, we are excited to once again bring together the entire Great British Workplace Wellbeing community. It promises to offer fantastic opportunities to network and celebrate with colleagues and peers.
This prestigious event shines a spotlight on the remarkable role models, advocates, and mentors, as well as the inspiring experts building and leading wellbeing in businesses across a multitude of sectors.
Registration is now open, and tickets can be purchased HERE.
If you have any questions regarding attendance please contact the team at hello@grcworldforums.com