The Wellness in Infrastructure Awards Night is a celebration of progress, a platform for leadership, and a call to action. This inaugural event will raise awareness of the mental health challenges facing the infrastructure construction industry, while shining a light on the people and organisations actively promoting better ways of working.
The Chief Group Individual Champion of Wellness Award
Proudly sponsored by Chief Group Australia, this award celebrates an extraordinary individual who has made substantial contributions to enhancing mental health and wellbeing within a specific project or organisation. This individual has exemplified exceptional leadership qualities, showing unfaltering and enduring dedication and genuine concern for their colleagues. Their efforts have fostered a supportive atmosphere, leading to significant improvements in overall mental health, workplace morale, and productivity. The recipient of this award is a mental health champion, who has demonstrated positive influence within their workplace and the broader industry (for example, by volunteering and/or advocacy).
The Small Business Excellence in Wellness Award
This award recognises a company/organisation (with under 100 staff) that has exemplified exceptional commitment in advancing the mental health and wellbeing of its employees. Through innovative programs and proactive measures, this company/organisation has demonstrated commitment to understanding mental health challenges of its people, as well as a strong dedication to creating meaningful change, resulting in heightened mental health awareness, employee satisfaction, and increased productivity across the workforce.
Excellence in Wellness Award – Major Project or Company
This award acknowledges a Major Project or Company that has risen to prominence through its outstanding initiatives aimed at enhancing the mental health and well-being of its employees. This project has displayed an unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment, resulting in noticeable advancements in employee mental health, overall satisfaction, and project productivity.
The Excellence in Wellness Team of the Year Award
This award recognises a team that has implemented a grassroots initiative to support mental health and wellbeing. Through consistent, meaningful actions, the team has cultivated a strong culture of care and connection. Their proactive efforts have not only strengthened internal team cohesion but have also inspired broader positive change across their organisation. This category honours the quiet achievers and everyday champions of mental wellness whose impact deserves to be acknowledged, shared, and celebrated across the industry.
Excellence in Wellness Award – Leader of the Year
This award recognises an esteemed industry leader who not only advocates for mental health awareness but also meaningful change (and actively drives change forward). This individual embodies a dedicated commitment to fostering a healthier, more inclusive industry for current and future professionals. Their relentless efforts to promote mental health awareness and wellbeing create lasting impacts that enhance the industry’s culture as a whole.
