The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards Celebrate Excellence in Employee Wellbeing!

Last night, over 375 professionals fromacross the UK gathered at the iconic Ballroom at Grosvenor House in London for the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards. The event brought together visionaries, trailblazers, and advocates who are making a lasting impact on employee wellbeing across the country.

Hosted by Matt Johnson, presenter, mentalhealth advocate, and founder of The Check-In Co., the awards recognised exceptional achievements in workplace wellbeing, honouring organisations and individuals who are leading the charge to create healthier, happier, and more supportive work environments.

Held on 20th March 2025, the evening wasa celebration of the tireless efforts being made to elevate employee wellbeing, from mental health initiatives to physical wellness programmes and everything in between. The awards brought together the brightest minds in the sector, all working toward one shared goal: improving the lives of employees everywhere.

Throughout the evening, guests heard fromthought leaders and enjoyed networking opportunities with like-mindedprofessionals. Each award winner’s work represents the forward-thinking approach necessary to support workplace wellbeing on every level, from
individual employees to entire organisations.

Nicola Dowdall, Managing Director of GRCWorld Forums and Co-Founder of the awards, kicked off the evening with a heartfelt speech, highlighting the critical importance of wellbeing in the workplace. She said, “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.”

Following Nicola’s address, SadieRestorick and Simon-Scott Nelson, founders of Wellity Global and Co-Founders of the awards, took to the stage to reflect on the journey of the awards and the impact they hope to continue making. Sadie Restorick shared, “The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards truly highlight the extraordinary work being done to
transform workplace cultures. These awards celebrate those who are creating
environments where people are not just surviving but thriving.”

Simon-Scott Nelson also added, “The worldof work has changed dramatically over the past year. It’s been tough, but the progress made despite adversity is truly inspiring. Great leaders demonstrated that prioritising wellbeing isn’t a weakness - it’s a strength.”

After 30 categories were awarded, therewas a special award that was voted for by the people in the room. While the votes were being collated, Simon-Scott Nelson sat down for an insightful interview with Alice Hendy MBE, founder of R;pple. Alice shared powerful
insights on how we can all make a difference in supporting mental health in the
workplace and how to reach out to R;pple for help.

The awards evening was not just aboutcelebrating successes but also about fostering collaboration, learning, and sharing best practices. It served as an essential reminder that creating a culture of wellbeing in the workplace is a continuous journey, one that
requires dedication, creativity, and a commitment to change.

Below are the winners of the 2025 GreatBritish Workplace Wellbeing Awards, recognised for their outstanding contributions to workplace wellbeing.

Please note, one award was voted for on the night by those in attendance:

• Excellence in Male Health Advocacy - Pritesh Shingdia, Emcor
• Excellence in Female Health Advocacy - Wendy Madden and Dr Pratima Gupta, University of Birmingham
• Most Flexible Workplace - Advocacy Focus
• Most Influential Employee Network & Resource Group (ERG) - Stantec UK&I ERG Network
• Best DE&I Initiative - Maya CARE CIC
• DE&I Leader of the Year - Amanda Whiteside, Freshworks
• Wellbeing Service Provider of the Year - Betknowmore UK
• Excellence in Wellbeing Service Award - Dawn Evans, Ajuda
• Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: SME- Listening To Your Voice Ltd
• Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: Public Sector - Scottish Water
• Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: Large Company - Mott MacDonald
• Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: Emergency Service - South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust - Staying Well Team
• Wellbeing Team of the Year: SME - Everymind atWork
• Wellbeing Team of the Year: Large Company - Birmingham Airport Ltd
• Most Inspiring Leadership Visionary - Kate Wood, Mobilityways
• Most Inspiring Wellbeing Champion Award - Jim Lawrence, BCLP
• Most Inspiring HR Leader of the Year - David Hughes, Costa Coffee
• Most Inspiring Employee of the Year - Chloe Hammond, Radis Community Care & Lauren Cross, Wickes
• Lifetime Commitment to Wellbeing - Blessing Mutamba, Natwest & Stuart Clack, National Grid
• Support Network of the Year - Compliance WomenCommittee
• Breaking the Silence Award - Ryan Hopkins,JAAQ
• Best Physical Wellbeing Initiative - GoJoe
• Best Mental Wellbeing Initiative - Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Mental Wellbeing Advocate of the Year - SianBriddon, Nationwide
• Best Financial Wellbeing Initiative - EBC
• Best Environmental Wellbeing Initiative - Vertical Farm Initiative at the New GSK HQ
• Wellbeing App/Platform of the Year - JAAQ
• Best Employee Benefits Package - VisitingAngels
• Excellence in Employee Engagement - South Kesteven District Council
• Excellence in Resilience, Change and Adaptability - YourNorth
• The Great British Workplace Wellbeing People’s Champion Award* - South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust - Staying Well Team

*Winner was voted for on the night by those in attendance.

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