Annual Celebration and Awards 2026

Celebrating Excellence in Workplace Mental Wellbeing

Entries for the Thriving at Work Awards 2026 are now open to members.

These awards recognise organisations and individuals who are leading the way in creating mentally healthy workplaces. The winners will be celebrated at our Annual Celebration and Awards Ceremony on Thursday 12th November 2026 at Linklaters, London (and live stream).

Our award categories celebrate the full spectrum of mental health leadership - from grassroots innovation to global strategy – and recognise both individual and team/organisational excellence. This year, we’ve simplified the entry process , making it quicker and easier to submit.

Award Categories
Entry Process

Award Categories

There are seven award categories - two awards recognising the achievements of individuals in the field of wellbeing and five awards recognising teams or organisations. The criteria for each category are aligned to the MindForward Alliance Thriving at Work Framework.

See below for more details about the award categories and links to enter.

Any questions? Contact us

Team Awards

Excellence in Supporting People Managers

This award recognises initiatives that equip people managers with the tools, knowledge and confidence to lead mentally healthy teams and role model positive behaviours.

Most Innovative Practice

This award recognises ground-breaking approaches that drive engagement in workplace mental wellbeing and address organisational challenges in new and creative ways.

Cultivating Belonging and Inclusion

This award celebrates initiatives that create a genuine sense of belonging within the workplace, ensuring mental wellbeing strategies are inclusive and support the needs of diverse groups.

Outstanding Social Impact

This award recognises organisations that have driven positive societal change beyond their immediate business through impactful mental wellbeing initiatives.

Pioneering Mental Wellbeing Strategy

This award recognises the development and delivery of a comprehensive, innovative and impactful mental wellbeing strategy.

Individual Awards

Inspirational Leadership

This award recognises a senior leader who has championed mental wellbeing and driven meaningful change within their organisation and beyond.

Trailblazer in Workplace Wellbeing

This award recognises an individual who has gone above and beyond to champion workplace mental wellbeing, driving meaningful change within their organisation and beyond. .

Entry Process

Entry requirements

Entries open on Tuesday 12 May and close on Friday 26 June at 17:00 BST
Entries are open to MindForward Alliance members only
You may submit multiple entries across different categories
Anyone from a member organisation can submit an entry, you do not have to be a member lead
Entries can be for local, regional, or global initiatives and efforts. We want to celebrate best practice from global strategies to individual endeavours.
All entries must be submitted via the online entry system, unless otherwise agreed with MindForward Alliance

By entering, you agree to:

Your organisation name and individual names being used in public communications if shortlisted or selected
Contributing to a case study if you are a winner (subject to your review and approval)
Attending the awards ceremony if shortlisted, or sending a delegate
For any questions, please contact Phil Canale or Vicki Haxton

A look back at our 2025 Annual Celebration and Awards

Our Annual Celebration & Awards 2025, hosted at Clifford Chance in London, brought together members and partners dedicated to advancing workplace mental health.

The evening opened with a warm welcome from Alison Unsted, CEO of MindForward Alliance, followed by a keynote address from Matt Fairclough, Partner at Clifford Chance. Guests were then treated to an inspiring conversation between Poppy Jaman OBE and Brit-nominated singer-songwriter Rumer, where a live performance was woven with reflections on Rumer’s personal journey and musical career. The night continued with the Thriving at Work Awards ceremony, celebrating organisations and individuals championing mentally healthy, inclusive workplaces around the world. The event concluded with a lively networking reception, marking a memorable evening of connection, recognition, and inspiration.

Winners of the Thriving at Work Awards 2025

Trailblazer In Workplace Wellbeing: Jyoti Choitram, Global Senior Wellbeing Manager at A&O Shearman
Inspirational Leadership: Jonathan Bevan, UK Chief Operations Partner at A&O Shearman
Cultivating Belonging and Inclusion: PwC
Most Innovative Practice: Linklaters
Outstanding Social Impact: CTT
Pioneering Mental Wellbeing Strategy: Critical Software
Excellence In Supporting People Managers: NatWest

Thriving at Work Awards 2026