Our awards programme is all about celebrating visionary businesses, business leaders and employees who value their workforce and grow the health and wellbeing of their people.
There is one individual award and three business awards.
To be eligible to enter and receive the awards your business must have either a fully subsidised or partially subsidised group scheme. Individual nominees and recipients must have Southern Cross Health Insurance through a work scheme. See full terms and conditions.
Nomination entry checklist
Before you get started on your nomination, make sure you have the information you need to complete your entry. Download our handy checklist to get started.
An exceptional individual who has made a truly meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of their workplace. They inspire, motivate, drive meaningful change, and help cultivate a healthy and high performing workplace culture. This person is a true north for their workplace, setting the standard for health and wellbeing excellence.
Category criteria:
To be eligible for this award, the nominee must have made a tangible difference and impact to wellbeing within the workplace, particularly across the last 12-months.
Nominators should consider talking about the following areas in their nomination:
- What challenges did the nominee identify and address in their workplace?
- In what way has the nominee made a positive difference in the workplace?
- Have they shown consistency and dedication to sustaining positive change?
- Who has directly benefited from the positive change initiated by the nominee?
- What qualities does the nominee display that inspire and motivate others in the workplace?
- Has the impact of the nominee’s initiatives been measured or evaluated in any way?
A trailblazing business that has innovated and implemented transformative programmes or strategies to enhance the wellbeing of its people. They are carving new paths for others to follow, showcasing the benefits of investing in the health and happiness of their people and have seen positive results.
Category criteria:
To be eligible for this award, the nominee must showcase an innovative wellbeing support programme that has made a tangible difference within the business across the last 12-months.
Nominators should consider talking about the following areas in their nomination:
- Provide a comprehensive description of the nominee's innovative wellness programme or strategy.
- What sets the nominee's wellness initiative apart from other wellness initiatives?
- What specific problem, challenge, or opportunity did the nominee identify and address in their workplace?
- Has the impact or difference brought about by the initiative been measured?
- How did the nominee go about implementing their wellbeing programme or strategy?
- How has the nominee's initiative influenced the overall wellbeing and culture of the workplace?
A small to medium business of 100 people or less that demonstrates commitment to the health and wellbeing of its people – using it as a core business strategy and thriving because of it. Embracing a people-first approach, they create a healthier workplace and drive tangible positive change in the lives of their people.
Category criteria:
To be eligible for this award, the nominee must demonstrate their strategy and how it embraces people and wellbeing to achieve positive change, particularly across the last 12-months.
Nominators should consider talking about the following areas in their nomination:
- What specific initiatives, policies, or practices do they have in place to support employee wellness?
- What factors or events have influenced their decision to place emphasis on employee wellness?
- Have they shown consistency and dedication to sustaining positive change?
- How has the nominee's focus on employee wellbeing positively influenced business outcomes or workplace culture?
- How has the nominee demonstrated a commitment to caring for the health and wellbeing of their employees?
A large business of more than 100 people that demonstrates commitment to the health and wellbeing of its people – using it as a core business strategy and thriving because of it. Embracing a people-first approach, they create healthier workplaces and drive tangible positive change in the lives of their people.
Category criteria:
To be eligible for this award, the nominee must demonstrate their strategy and how it embraces people and wellbeing to achieve positive change, particularly across the last 12-months.
Nominators should consider talking about the following areas in their nomination:
- What specific initiatives, policies, or practices do they have in place to support employee wellness?
- What factors or events have influenced their decision to place emphasis on employee wellness?
- Have they shown consistency and dedication to sustaining positive change?
- How has the nominee's focus on employee wellbeing positively influenced business outcomes or workplace culture?
- How has the nominee demonstrated a commitment to caring for the health and wellbeing of their employees?