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Stress Management Awards
2025

Meet the Winners – Stress Management Awards 2025

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.

Meet the Lead Judges

• Jane Thomas — Director, Premier Life Skills; Senior Practitioner, Motivational Maps
• Becca Clayton — Founder & Director, Tonic Wellbeing (Chair)

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