The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025, held at the prestigious Grosvenor House in London on Thursday, 20th March, was a night to remember, bringing together the best of workplace wellbeing. The event celebrated the remarkable contributions made by organisations dedicated to improving employee wellbeing, mental health, and creating positive work environments. This annual gathering shined a light on those businesses that go above and beyond to ensure their employees’ wellbeing is a top priority, recognising the vital link between a happy workforce and productivity.
Hosted by Matt Johnson, the energy remained high throughout the evening, setting the tone for a celebration of success and achievement. Co-founder Niki Dowdall welcomed guests, judges, and the shortlisted nominees, sharing her excitement about the incredible work happening across the UK. Our co-founders Sadie Restorick and Simon Scott-Nelson also took the stage, offering heartfelt words about the journey of the awards and the impact of prioritising employee wellbeing.
The night’s magic was heightened when The SingSpace choir took the stage, filling the room with moving music that gave everyone goose bumps. With that, the celebrations began, and the awards recognised the outstanding achievements of those committed to making workplace wellbeing a central part of their cultures.
To close the evening, our co-founder Simon Scott-Nelson and Alice from Ripple Suicide Prevention held a powerful fireside chat about suicide prevention, highlighting the importance of open conversations and support in workplace wellbeing.
The 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 reflected the wide-ranging efforts being made to enhance wellbeing in the workplace, with each one offering a unique perspective on how organisations support their employees across all aspects of health and wellbeing.
The 2025 GBWWA Judges
Our judging panel for The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025 comprised a diverse group of experts in employee wellbeing, workplace culture, and organisational development. Each judge brought a wealth of experience from various industries, ensuring a well-rounded perspective on what makes a truly outstanding workplace. Their collective knowledge helped identify organisations that not only prioritise employee wellbeing but also demonstrate innovation and commitment in fostering a supportive and thriving environment.
Head of Inclusive Workplaces at Acas
- Julie Dennis
People Delivery Partner at Sainsburys
- Aston Hickford
Health and Wellbeing Specialist at TFL
- George Hamlyn
People Partner at Post Office
- Ebony Quow
Head of HR at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
- Louise Nuttall
UKI Diversity and Inclusion Manager at SPS
- Veronika Pickford
HR Business Partner – Wellbeing and OD lead at University of Cumbria
- Michelle Lemm
Senior People Partner at Y TREE
- Michael Morgan
ED&I and Wellbeing Manager at BRITVIC PLC
- Sarah Munday
ER Business Partner at BT
- Tom Arrowsmith
Director/Disability Advisory Group at Flying Disabled
- Christopher Wood
Frois Mental Health Lead (UK) at John Sisk & Son Ltd
- Oliver (Olly)
Head of EDI at British Council
- Catherine Gater
Senior People Partner at Nedbank Private Wealth International
- Wendy Macartney
Head of Student Wellbeing & Head of Drama at International School of London
- Ben Gouttenoire
Inclusion, Wellbeing & Community Partner at tombola
- Oliver (Ollie) Bell
Senior Human Resources Business Partner at British Army
- Sharon Smith
EA at Moët Hennessy
- Carys Stacey
Senior HR Business Partner at Mott MacDonald
- Marie Murphy
The 2025 GBWWA Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025!
These organisations have demonstrated exceptional commitment to prioritising employee wellbeing and fostering a supportive workplace culture. Their innovative approaches and dedication to creating environments where employees thrive serve as a shining example to others. We applaud their achievements and celebrate their efforts in shaping workplaces that truly value the wellbeing of their teams.
Excellence in Male Health Advocacy
- Pritesh Shingdia, Emcor
Excellence in Female Health Advocacy
- Wendy Madden, University of Birmingham
- 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
- 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 Services
- South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust – Staying Well Team
Wellbeing Team of the Year: SME
- Everymind at Work
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
Lifetime Commitment to Wellbeing
- Blessing Mutamba, Natwest
- Stuart Clack, National Grid
Support Network of the Year
- Compliance Women Committee
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
- Sian Briddon, 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
- Visiting Angels
Excellence in Employee Engagement
- South Kesteven District Council
Excellence in Resilience, Change and Adaptability
- YourNorth
Download our Wellity Global Brochure for further information about the awards.
