This award recognises the organisation or individual who has gone above and beyond in their fundraising efforts for Mates in Mind. Whether through a single standout event or a series of creative challenges, they have shown incredible dedication to raising vital funds that fuel our work. But it is about more than just the total - it is about the energy, teamwork and passion behind it. This award celebrates those who have inspired others to get involved and made a lasting impact through their generosity and commitment.

Winners:

• The B1M
• Civils & Lintels
• Dornan Group

This award recognises someone whose fundraising journey has gone far beyond the physical challenge - they have opened up, shared their story, and shown the raw, human side of mental health. Through honesty and emotion, they have helped others connect, reflect, and feel less alone. Their courage has not only raised funds but also raised awareness in a way that truly moves people. This award celebrates vulnerability as strength, and the power of sharing to create real, lasting impact.

Winner: John Pemberton, Bilfinger

Highly commended: Lee Castle, Broomsticks Housekeeping Services Ltd

This award recognises the individual or organisation whose fundraising or awareness efforts have reached and inspired the most people. Whether through powerful storytelling, media coverage, social media engagement or large-scale events, they have taken the message far and wide. Their work has sparked conversations, challenged stigma, and encouraged thousands to think differently about mental health. This award celebrates impact at scale - and the ability to connect with people across industries, communities, and beyond.

Winner: Chris Rodgers

Highly commended: Donna Tappin

This award is for someone who is all in. They have actively engaged with the Mates in Mind Supporter Programme - making real efforts to improve mental health in their organisation - and they have also raised vital funds to help us continue our mission. Whether through physical challenges, team fundraising, or creative campaigns, they have put their passion into action. This award recognises someone who supports and gives back - helping us make an even bigger impact together.

Winner: Marlborough Highways

Highly commended: Dornan Group

This award recognises an organisation that has taken their engagement with Mates in Mind to the next level - working closely with their Support Manager, running impactful campaigns, and embedding mental health into their culture in fresh and creative ways. They understand that there is no finish line when it comes to wellbeing. Instead of stopping at the core programme, they have thought outside the box - continually finding new, meaningful ways to keep their people engaged. This award celebrates bold thinking, originality, and a deep commitment to creating lasting change.

Winner: Venesky-Brown

Highly commended: Jones Bros Civil Engineering Ltd

This award recognises an organisation that is creating lasting culture change by empowering its people to lead the way. Whether through a network of mental health first aiders, upskilled managers, wellbeing teams or engaged leaders, this business has made mental health everyone’s responsibility. By listening to what is really happening on the ground - and across their supply chain - they have built a culture where change is driven from within. This award celebrates organisations using a whole-team approach to embed mental health into the heart of how they work.

Winner: Murphy Group

Highly commended: Mace Group

This award recognises a leader - or leadership team - who are genuinely driving change. They do not just talk about mental health; they prioritise it in every decision they make. From strategy and structure to site and boardroom, they think about how their people are supported, now and in the long term. They invest in meaningful initiatives, listen to feedback, and champion mental health as a core business value -- not just a box to tick. This award celebrates those showing what true leadership in wellbeing looks like.

Winner: Beard Construction

Highly commended:

• ADT Workplace
• Fire Industry Association

This award recognises a Champion organisation that has used their position to uplift others - extending mental health support to smaller businesses across their supply chain. By sponsoring Lite versions of the Mates in Mind programme for organisations with fewer than 50 employees, they have ensured help gets to where it is needed most. This award celebrates a commitment to sustainable, sector-wide change - supporting not just their own people, but the wider network they work alongside every day.

Winner: Seddon

This award recognises individuals or organisations who have walked their own path, while choosing to stand alongside us on ours. Whether through shared campaigns, creative collaboration or simply championing our message within their own work, they have helped extend our reach and deepen our impact. This award celebrates those who bring their own purpose to the table and, in doing so, make our mission stronger - proving that meaningful change is always better when it is done together.

Winner: Harker Project

Highly commended: The B1M

The Wiles Award was established by Mates in Mind in memory of Chris Wiles, who worked in construction for 30 years. In 2019, he experienced a mental health crisis brought on by severe work-related stress, which developed at rapid speed and had catastrophic consequences. Chris died by suicide.

This is a special award which recognises an individual who champions positive mental health, actively supports others, and helps to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health at work. The Wiles family are strong supporters of Mates in Mind, with Michelle Wiles, Chris’s wife, a wonderful ambassador and the charity’s first patron.

Winner: Steve Walsh, Mace Dragos Joint Venture

Highly commended: Chris Wood, Marlborough Highways