The Wellness in Infrastructure Awards
Award Nominations
The Wellness in Infrastructure Awards celebrate individuals, teams, and organisations that are making a meaningful impact on mental health and wellbeing across the infrastructure and construction sectors. Whether it’s a leader championing cultural change, a small team showing big innovation, or a project embedding care at its core, we want to hear their story.
Nominations are now open across 5 award categories. Submitters will be asked to demonstrate how their nominee embodies our values of Collaboration, Courage, and Care, and how their actions have made a measurable impact on wellbeing.
All nominations must be submitted via the online form. You may draft your responses offline first, then submit once final. The entry form is the same for all categories, simply select your category via the dropdown.
- Nominations close midnight Sunday 20th September 2026
- Finalists Announced Monday 28th September
- Winners announced live at the awards night – Friday 9th October.
How to Submit Your Nomination
- Review the judging criteria and rubric before you begin.
- We suggest you prepare your answers using our Draft Answers Nomination Form (click to download).
- Prepare your responses using the S.T.A.R. method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
- Ensure the initiative being nominated took place between 9 October 2025 and 9 October 2026.
- Obtain written consent from your nominee (self-nominations are allowed).
- Complete all sections of the form, including references and any supporting materials.
- Submit your nomination online by the deadline. Entries close midnight on Sunday 20th September 2026.
Tips For a Great Entry
- Be specific. Use real examples and outcomes.Quantitative data and testimonials go a long way.
- Show the 'why'. Explain the mental health or wellbeing challenge and why it mattered.
- Link to WII values. Highlight where the nominee demonstrated Collaboration, Courage, or Care.
- Tell a story. A clear, engaging narrative helps the judges connect with your nominee’s journey.
- Quality over quantity. Stick to the word limits and avoid repetition, clarity counts.
Nomination Judging Rubric
| Section / Question | What to Look For | Overall Weighting | Star Scoring Guide (1–5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Situation Describe the context and challenge related to mental health and wellbeing that this individual/organisation/project faced. (Max 2000 characters) |
Clear context of the challenge Relevance to the construction/infrastructure sector Significance of the issue |
10% |
1–2: Vague or unclear context 3–4: Clear description, some mental health connection 5: Strong, compelling context clearly tied to mental health |
| 2. Task What goal or responsibility did they take on to improve mental health and wellbeing in the workplace? (Max 2000 characters) |
Well-defined goal or responsibility Ownership/accountability for initiating change |
10% |
1–2: No clear task or ownership 3–4: Clear goal with mental health relevance 5: Meaningful, well-articulated task with ownership |
| 3. Action What specific steps did they take to address the challenge? How did they show Collaboration, Courage, or Care? (Max 2000 characters) |
Concrete, values-aligned actions Evidence of Collaboration, Courage or Care Initiative and follow-through |
40% |
1–2: Minimal or unclear action 3–4: Some meaningful steps, partial values alignment 5: Strong actions, fully aligned with WII values |
| 4. Result What was the impact? Include any measurable outcomes, qualitative feedback, or observed cultural shifts. (Max 2000 characters) |
Clear evidence of impact Quantitative or qualitative results Improvements in culture, wellbeing, or productivity |
20% |
1–2: Minimal or no evidence of impact 3–4: Some outcomes or feedback 5: Measurable, strong impact on culture or mental health |
| 5. Influence Describe how this person/team/organisation has influenced others or contributed to sector-wide improvements. (Max 2000 characters) |
Evidence of broader influence Inspiration, mentorship, or advocacy Change beyond their immediate role |
20% |
1–2: No influence beyond team 3–4: Some sector alignment or inspiration 5: Strong sector-wide impact or advocacy |
