MAJOR NEW WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH AWARDS PROGRAMME LAUNCHED

ENTRIES ARE open for HeadFit and the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand’s inaugural HeadFit Awards, which are to celebrate individuals, teams and workplaces who are leading in the area of workplace mental health. The three primary goals are:

• Raising awareness of the critical role workplaces can play to support positive mental health for staff.

• Showcasing the work of winners and finalists to inspire and support other workplaces.

• Supporting the Mental Health Foundation as they work to improve mental health for all New Zealanders.

“The workplace isn’t the final frontier for better mental health, it is the first frontier. We all have a role to play. The HeadFit Awards are here to recognise Kiwi trailblazers and share their insights with other workplaces,” says awards convenor Grant Pritchard.

AWARDS AND ENTRIES

The awards comprise 16 awards categories split into three divisions and are open to all workplaces and staff located in New Zealand, including public and private sector organisations of any type, industry or size. Entry is free and entries can be submitted via the awards website at www.headfitawards.org. Entries close on Friday, 9 July 2021.

Finalists will be announced in early August, and winners will be announced during Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 on the evening of 29 September at a charity gala dinner and awards ceremony. Tickets to the gala dinner and awards ceremony will be available to purchase from the date on which the finalists are announced.

AWARDS CATEGORIES

The 16 awards categories are grouped into Individual, Programme and Excellence and Workplace divisions: Individual Awards

• Specialist of the Year.

• Employee of the Year.

• Lived Experience Leadership.

• Leader of the Year.

• Legend Award for Lifetime Achievement. Programme and Excellence Awards

• Best Emerging Programme.

• Best Targeted Programme.

• Neurodiversity & Inclusion Leadership.

• Technology & Innovation Excellence.

• Learning & Development Excellence.

• Engagement & Communication Excellence. Workplace Awards

• Provider of the Year.

• Small Workplace of the Year.

• Large Workplace of the Year.

• Public Sector Workplace of the Year.

• Supreme Award.