The organisation that recognises the diverse experiences of menopause and considers intersectionality in respect of how gender, age, ethnicity and cultural differences impact colleagues. This organisation will show it actively promotes inclusive participation in its menopause programme.

The organisation that fosters open dialogues about menopause, demonstrates visible support from senior leadership and actively encourages everyone to participate in sharing their personal stories.

The organisation that puts colleagues’ needs at the heart of their workplaces, strategically designing the environment to accommodate adjustments for those working with menopausal symptoms ensuring they are comfortable and can continue thriving.

The organisation that has innovatively developed campaigns or initiatives to foster positive, creative and engaging perceptions of menopause in the workplace, integrating it into everyday working life.

 The organisation that runs a comprehensive training programme which includes exciting initiatives focused on menopause in the workplace, tailored to address the diverse needs of various audience groups.

The organisation that has created the best approach to enable peer to peer support, ensuring a safe space and inclusive environment for conversations around menopause in the workplace.

The organisation that goes above and beyond in motivating and inspiring external organisations to start conversations / take action on menopause in the workplace.

The Carolyn Lazarus Award   is a very special accolade, and will be given to the individual who has made the most significant impact on changing the way people think and feel about menopause, in or out of the workplace.

Carolyn Lazurus was the founder of totally4women (t4w), an online community for women to allow and encourage them to share their experiences, ask the kind of questions they had felt unable to raise before and offer support to one another. The success of her initiative brought women together, often allowing them to gain, or regain, confidence and a sense of being. Carolyn was full of energy and fortitude: her determination and willingness to listen and learn was born out of her passion to help other women.

Tragically, Carolyn, wife to Marc and mother to Daisy and Chad, lost her battle with cancer in 2016.

Throughout her life she faced challenges and opportunities with courage and strength of spirit and would be pleased to know this award recognises such attributes in its recipient.