Celebrating Excellence in Mental Health and Stress Reduction
The Stress Management Awards are back and bigger than ever.
To commemorate ISMAUK’s 50th anniversary in 2024, the inaugural Stress Management Awards were launched to recognise businesses, organisations, and individuals for their outstanding contributions to mental health and stress reduction. Following their successful debut, the Awards are being held again this year.
Now expanded to include sole practitioners and SMEs, these awards shine a spotlight on those making meaningful, lasting impact in the field of stress management and wellbeing.
Whether you're leading innovative wellbeing initiatives or quietly transforming workplace culture, these awards recognise and celebrate your efforts to create healthier, more resilient environments.
Each category honours the depth and breadth of impact in supporting mental health, reducing stress, and fostering wellbeing in personal or professional settings.
How to Apply or Submit a Nomination
Getting involved is simple. Follow these four steps:
1. Choose Your Category Select from Bronze, Silver, or Gold, based on the scale and significance of your or your nominee’s impact.
2. Download the Application Form Each category has its own downloadable application form, with full details on what’s required and how to submit.
3. Prepare Your Entry Provide information about your project, programme, or initiative. Supporting evidence is welcome where applicable.
4. Submit Your Form and Fee An entry fee of £75 applies to each submission. Instructions for payment are included in the application form.
Submission Deadline All applications must be submitted by Friday, 19th September 2025.
Winners Announcement
The winners and runners-up will be announced at the Global Online Stress & Wellbeing Summit on Wednesday, 5th November 2025.
Award recipients will receive a certificate and trophy, and be celebrated in ISMA’s communications and event coverage.
Meet the Judges
Our expert judging panel brings together leaders in stress management, wellbeing, and workplace performance:
Chair - Becca Clayton – Founder and Director, Tonic Wellbeing
Laura Ginesi BSc(Hons), PhD, PGCE, PGCert, FHEA, FISMA (Chair)
Dr Steve McKeown MB BS MRCPsych FFOM
Jane Thomas – Director, Premier Life Skills; Senior Practitioner, Motivational Maps
Need Support?
For questions about the application process or award criteria, please contact: admin@isma.org.uk
Celebrating Past Winners
In 2024, the awards highlighted inspiring achievements from across sectors:
Winner: Ballyclare High School With special recognition for Dr Michelle Rainey
Runner-Up:Sailing Wellness – Simon Collyer Runner-Up: Creating Compassionate Workplaces – Dr Elaine Smith
“Winning this award means we can celebrate all we do to champion wellbeing.” — Dr Michelle Rainey
“This exciting award will help us reach more people who could benefit from our support.” — Simon Collyer
“It has helped me reflect on what I have achieved and continue my mission to make work better for everyone.” — Dr Elaine Smith
Be Recognised. Inspire Others.
If you are committed to reducing stress and improving wellbeing, take this opportunity to gain the recognition you deserve or to celebrate someone whose work is making a real difference.
Apply now or nominate someone today.
Wellbeing & Resilience at Work Training Programme
“I am delighted to support ISMAUK and their noble mission to reduce stress, build resilience and improve wellbeing, both in the workplace and in society”
