Established in 2024 to mark ISMAUK’s 50th anniversary.
The ISMAUK Stress Management Awards recognise excellence in workplace wellbeing, psychological safety and stress reduction. They celebrate organisations, teams and individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation and impact in reducing stress and promoting mental wellbeing at work. Created to champion positive cultural change, the Awards highlight those who are shaping healthier, more productive and psychologically safe working environments.
The Awards showcase achievements in workplace wellbeing, stress reduction, resilience-building, leadership and best practice, providing national visibility for organisations committed to meaningful, sustained improvement.
ISMAUK Stress Management Awards 2026
The 2026 Awards will once again bring together employers, wellbeing leaders, practitioners and innovators committed to building healthier workplace cultures. Now entering their third year, the Awards are fast becoming a respected benchmark of excellence in wellbeing, psychological safety and organisational health.
Why Enter the 2026 Awards?
Demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to wellbeing and psychological safety
Strengthen your ESG and Governance credentials
Showcase best practice to peers, clients and stakeholders
Gain national recognition from ISMAUK, a long-established professional body and charity
Highlight the achievements of your teams and wellbeing champions
How to Enter in 2026
Further details, including entry categories and submission guidance, will be announced in early 2026. In the meantime, we welcome expressions of interest from organisations or individuals who would like to enter the Awards.
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Stress Management Awards, recognising outstanding achievements in stress reduction, mental health, and wellbeing.
Gold Award – Haslers For exceptional commitment to creating a culture of wellbeing and embedding stress management across the organisation.
Silver Award – Rachel Madocks School For innovative wellbeing initiatives that support both staff and students in building resilience and promoting positive mental health.
Bronze Award – Talerion For practical, people-focused approaches to reducing workplace stress and encouraging healthier working practices.
Special Recognition Certificate – Sunway Malls For their creative and inclusive wellbeing initiatives that inspire engagement across their teams.
Special Recognition – Alison Francis, Assistant Head, Rachel Madocks School For her personal dedication to fostering wellbeing and supporting colleagues through compassionate leadership.
Congratulations to all our winners and nominees for their continued work in improving mental health and wellbeing at work.
Celebrating Past Winners - 2024
Winners and Finalists
Winner: Ballyclare High School With special recognition for Dr Michelle Rainey
Runners-Up:
Sailing Wellness – Simon Collyer
Creating Compassionate Workplaces – Dr Elaine Smith
Testimonials
“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
A look back at one of the highlights from the 2024 inaugural Awards
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”
