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Award Ambassadors

Ambassador Status was established in 2015 to recognise those employers who demonstrate both long-term commitment and  outstanding practice around workplace health and wellbeing, not only achieving but consistently going above and beyond at every stage of assessment.  The status involves being both an internal and public Ambassador for workplace health and wellbeing and the Award, mentoring other employers and sharing best practice.

Retention of Ambassador Status will require successful reaccreditation at every subsequent ME assessment submission.

 

2025 Ambassador Status Achievers

 

Education Training Collective, Stockton

Legal Aid Agency, South Tyneside

Optimum Skills, County Durham

South Tees NHS Foundation Trust

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

UCFS DWP Service Centre, Middlesbrough

 

2025 reaccreditations:

Cleveland Fire Brigade

County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

EDF Energy

Education Partnership North East

Ford Aerospace Ltd

Gentoo

Grundfos Manufacturing

Jarrow School

Jobcentre Plus Gateshead

Karbon Homes

Nexus

NHS BSA

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS)

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Trust

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Northumbrian Water

Pioneering Care Partnership

Robson Laidler Accountants Limited

Stagecoach in Newcastle - Walkergate depot

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

"Our goal was to promote a happy, healthy and engaged inclusive workforce by raising awareness, providing education and signposting employees to services and programmes whether in person or online, to help them maintain or enhance their health and wellbeing in both work and home environments. 

The award enabled Nexus to gain recognition as an exceptional organisation in offering health and wellbeing support for staff and be recognised as an ambassador for other organisations in the North East".

 

- Nexus, Newcastle, Maintaining Excellence Level achieved 2024

"We know how important it is to feel good, physically, mentally, and emotionally, both at work and at home. The aim is to have a culture where wellbeing isn’t just encouraged, it’s part of how we work.

Through the award, we are building that culture.

The insights, support, and guidance we have received from the BHAWA team has been invaluable. They have helped shape a range of campaigns that have benefited our workforce and the establishment and from which we are seeing the positive impact already".

- HMP Frankland, County Durham, Silver Level achieved 2024

Our Hospice values the health and wellbeing of our staff and volunteers and the award is a fantastic way to be able to formalise our approach and provide a structure and focus to delivering health and wellbeing campaigns to our workforce.

The award has helped us to plan and focus more strategically on our priorities for campaigns and events with regards to health and wellbeing, following the structure provided by the award and with support from our workplace health lead.

- St Cuthbert’s Hospice, Durham

"We joined the Award to promote a healthier, happier workplace and provide our team with tools and encouragement to improve wellbeing both at work and at home. It offers a structured approach that aligns with our commitment to supporting our people.

The Award has been a great motivator, helping us focus our wellbeing efforts and create meaningful activities for staff. The advice and resources provided have been invaluable in shaping our campaigns and engaging our team in positive, lasting change".

 

- SUEZ TeesValley, Stockton, Maintaining Excellence Level achieved 2024

The award is a declaration of our commitment to building a healthy and happy workplace culture for every employee. Designing a positive and engaging health and wellbeing offer where health inequalities are reduced is so important to us and we know we will achieve this with the support of BHAWA.

The award process provides structure for Better Health at Work. It provides support, guidance and networking opportunities to learn and improve. The opportunity to collaborate and hear about others practice across the region is always inspiring, we always come away buzzing with ideas.

- Sunderland City Council, Sunderland

"The Award allows us to address a wide range of health topics, from mental health and stress to physical activity and nutrition and provides a structure to ensure each topic includes several initiatives each year.

These campaigns and initiatives help raise awareness and promote healthier lifestyle choices among University employees. 

BHAWA has provided a solid foundation for our Health and Wellbeing Action Plan and underpins our organisational Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Pursuing the award (Maintaining Excellence) ensures that the Health and Wellbeing of our staff remains a top priority as we share information and resources and deliver meaningful campaigns."

 

- Teesside University, Middlesbrough, Maintaining Excellence Level achieved 2024
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