The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards are back for their fourth consecutive year, continuing to hour the organisations and individuals who have made a significant impact on the wellbeing of the British workforce. Co-founded by Wellity Global and GRC World Forums, the awards aim to shine light on those who have gone above and beyond in addressing the wellbeing needs of employees across the UK. From innovative workplace programmes to policies that champion mental and physical health, these awards recognise the essential contributions that make a difference to the lives of so many workers.
The 2025 awards ceremony promises to be a memorable night, taking place on Thursday, 20th March 2025, at the prestigious Grosvenor House in Central London. It will bring together trailblazers in the wellbeing space, celebrating success stories and inspiring further innovation.
Simon Scott-Nelson – Co-Founder of the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025
“It is a privilege to be co-hosting the 2025 Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards and experience the immense power of unity, selflessness, and altruism among such wonderful people. The stories behind the applications are heartwarming, compelling and all highly worthy of praise, with people coming together in the joint pursuit of improving the working lives of their colleagues. The Awards, which are now in their fourth year, are a special celebration of personal journeys, collaborative teamwork, and impassioned leadership, which make people feel motivated and inspired to help others around them feel better every day.”
Sadie Restorick – Co-Founder of the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025
“In a world that can feel increasingly turbulent, where many face significant personal and professional challenges, it is deeply inspiring to witness the stories of those who remain dedicated to making working lives better for others. The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025 shine a much-needed light on the individuals and organisations that are driven by a genuine commitment to change working lives for the better. These awards are more than just recognition—they are a celebration of a community bound by shared values, where collaboration and compassion take centre stage. It’s a powerful reminder that even in difficult times, there are people working tirelessly to create brighter, more positive environments where everyone can thrive.”
2025 Award Categories
The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025 offer a wide range of categories to celebrate the organisations, teams, and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the wellbeing of the British workforce. Each category highlights a specific area of excellence, recognising innovation, leadership, and tangible impact. Here’s an overview of the award categories for 2025:
Supporting Diverse Needs
- Excellence in Male Health Advocacy
- Excellence in Female Health Advocacy
- Most Flexible Workplace
Promoting Inclusivity
- Most Influential Employee Network & Resource Group (ERG)
- Best DE&I Initiative
- DE&I Leader of the Year
Strategic Best Practice
- Wellbeing Service Provider of the Year
- Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: SME
- Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: Public Sector
- Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: Large Company
- Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: Emergency Service
Making a Difference
- Wellbeing Team of the Year
- Most Inspiring Leader of the Year
- Most Inspiring Employee of the Year
- Lifetime Commitment to Wellbeing
- Breaking the Silence Award
The Wellbeing Pillars
- Best Physical Wellbeing Initiative
- Best Mental Wellbeing Initiative
- Best Financial Wellbeing Initiative
- Best Environmental Wellbeing Initiative
Going Beyond the Basics
- Wellbeing App/Platform of the Year
- Best Employee Benefits Package
- Excellence in Employee Engagement
- Excellence in Resilience, Change and Adaptability
These categories reflect the wide-ranging efforts being made to enhance wellbeing in the workplace, with each one offering a unique perspective on how organisations can support their employees across all aspects of health and wellbeing. Download our Wellity Global brochure for further information about the awards.
View our award categories in more detail here.
Our 2025 Judging Panel
The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025 are honoured to feature an exceptional judging panel, comprising leader and professionals from a wide range of industries. Their expertise and dedication to workplace wellbeing ensure that each nomination is evaluated with fairness, insight, and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities organisations face today. This distinguished panel brings together voices from sectors that include retail, transport, education, financial, and public services, all united by a commitment to improving the wellbeing of the UK’s workforce.
Our panel includes representatives from some of the most respected organisations in the UK and beyond, each contributing their unique perspectives to the judging process:
- Acas
- Sainsburys
- TFL
- Post Office
- Royal Mail
- Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
- Burberry
- SPS
- University of Cumbria
- Prolific
- Britvic PLC
- BT
- Heathrow Airport
- John Sisk & Son Ltd
- British Counsil
- Nedbank Private Wealth International
- International School of London
- Tombola
- British Army
- Moet Hennesy
- Mott MacDonald
With such a diverse and experienced judging panel, the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025 promises to honour the best practices, outstanding leaders, and transformative initiatives that truly enhance the wellbeing of employees across the UK.
Previous Winners
The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025 has a proud history of recognising organisations that have gone above and beyond to prioritise the mental, physical, and emotional health of their employees. Each year, we honour companies and teams that lead by example, demonstrating innovative approaches and a steadfast commitment to fostering healthy and supportive workplaces.
Our previous winners represent a wide range of industries, each showcasing unique and impactful approaches to creating healthy, happier work environments.
- Teamitg
- England Netball
- Experian
- London Luton Airport
- Octopus Money
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Legal & General
- South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
- CISCO
- CENTRICA
- RSPB
- Virgin Pulse
- Wincanton
- ON
These past winners showcase the diversity of organisations that are making a significant impact on workplace wellbeing across various sectors. Their commitment to prioritising the health and happiness of their employees continues to inspire other organisations to follow in their footsteps, fostering a healthier and more supportive working culture for all.
Nominate
The countdown is on! Nominations for The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025 are closing on the 17th November 2024, and this is your final opportunity to recognise those who are making a real difference in wellbeing of their colleagues and organisations.
Do you know someone within your company who has championed wellbeing, whether through mental health advocacy, creating a supportive work environment, or driving innovative initiatives that uplift the team? It could be a leader whose compassionate leadership style has inspired others, a colleague who has gone above and beyond to support the mental, physical, or emotional health of their peers, or a team that has worked tirelessly to enhance the wellbeing culture across the organisation. Now is the time to shine a spotlight on these unsung heroes!
Nominating someone is a powerful way to show appreciation for the impact they’ve made. Whether they’ve initiated an open dialogue about mental health, spearheaded flexible working policies, or developed wellbeing programmes that support diversity and inclusion, your nomination could help them gain the recognition they truly deserve.
How to Nominate
Submitting a nomination is simple. Visit our official website, where you’ll find full details about each award category and what the judges are looking for. Ensure that your nomination reflects the impact the individual or team has made, outlining specific initiatives, outcomes, and how they’ve fostered a culture of wellbeing. If you want to enhance your organisations workplace wellbeing strategies, you can explore our training programmes here.
Nominate now and be part of the movement driving positive change in workplace wellbeing across the UK!
For any further information about nominations, contact our team today.
