2026 Award categories

Recognising the organisations and individuals leading the way in menopause and menstrual health workplace support…

Menopause Friendly Award Categories

Non-accredited members can apply for up to two awards in this category. Accredited members can apply for The Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer of the Year Award plus 2 other categories.

Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer of the Year*

Recognising an accredited organisation that has truly embedded menopause awareness, education and support into its workplace culture.

*Only accredited Menopause Friendly Members can apply for this award.

Most Open Culture (Menopause)

Awarded to an organisation where menopause is spoken about openly, with strong leadership and a culture that encourages conversation and understanding.

Most Menopause Friendly Environment

Celebrating an organisation that has made real, practical changes to its workplace environment to support colleagues experiencing menopause.

Best Engagement Campaign

Awarding an organisation that has delivered a brilliant campaign to raise awareness, spark conversations and encourage greater understanding of menopause in the workplace.

Best Support Group

Celebrating an organisation that has built a strong network where colleagues support each other, helping to create a culture of care and understanding.

Best Trained Workforce

Recognising an organisation that has invested in training to ensure employees and managers have the knowledge, skills and confidence to support colleagues experiencing menopause.

Menstruation Friendly Awards

Menstruation Friendly Member organisations only can apply for awards in this category. These can be in addition to Menopause Friendly award applications.

Most Open Culture (Menstruation)

Awarded to an organisation where menstruation and menstrual health are spoken about openly, with visible leadership and a culture that encourages respectful conversation and helps break down stigma.

Most Supportive Workplace (Menstruation)

Recognising an organisation that has taken a thoughtful, well-rounded approach to supporting menstruation and menstrual health at work. This award celebrates employers that have considered culture, policies and practices, training, workplace support and employee engagement to create an environment where colleagues feel understood and supported.

Individual Awards

Nominate yourself, or someone else that has made a real difference changing the culture around menopause, menstruation or menstrual health in the workplace.

The Carolyn Lazarus Award for Best Individual Contribution

Recognising an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to improving awareness, understanding and support for menopause and menstruation in the workplace

Key dates

Applications
open

1 April
2026

Applications
close

31 July
2026

Finalists announced

1 September
2026

Winners announced

16 September
2026

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