AWARD CATEGORIES
Nominations close 17th October 2024
Supporting Diverse Needs
Excellence in Male Health Advocacy
The "Male Health Advocate" award recognizes an outstanding individual who has demonstrated exceptional commitment and efforts in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that specifically addresses the health needs of men in the workplace. The award celebrates those who raise awareness about men's health issues, implement supportive initiatives, develop inclusive workplace policies, foster open discussions, and demonstrate leadership in advocating for the well-being of male employees.
Excellence in Female Health Advocacy
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.
Most Flexible Workplace
The "Most Flexible Workplace" award is given to an organization that has successfully implemented and promoted flexible working arrangements. This includes offering remote work options, flexible hours, job sharing, and other innovative work practices that support work-life balance and employee wellbeing.
Most Influential Employee Network & Resource Group (ERG)
The "Most Influential Employee Network & Resource Group (ERG)" award honours the employee network or resource group that has made a significant impact on promoting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing within the workplace. This group will be able to demonstrate effective advocacy, support, and resources that enhance the work environment and culture.
Best DE&I Initiative
The "Best DE&I Initiative" award recognizes a company or organization that has launched an outstanding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative. The measures should demonstrate tangible results in creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting diversity across all levels of the organization.
DE&I Leader of the Year
The "DE&I Leader of the Year" award celebrates an individual who has shown exceptional leadership in driving diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organization. This leader will have a proven track record of implementing effective DE&I strategies, inspiring others, and creating lasting positive 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.