Menopause Friendly 
Employer Awards 2022

On 22 September 2022, we held the inaugural Menopause Friendly Employer Awards at Leonardo Royal Hotel, London. We were joined by over 180 Menopause Friendly Members in person, and 100s more virtually to celebrate the wonderful organisations that are committed to being, or already accredited, as Menopause Friendly Employers.

Hosted by Broadcaster Louise Minchin and supported by Guest of Honour Rt Hon Caroline Nokes MP, the Menopause Friendly Independent Panel and the CIPD, we had a night to remember. All whilst raising money for our Charity and Education Partners: Bournemouth University, Wellbeing of Women and the Daisy Network.

Bristol Myers Squibb Logo | Independently Accredited Menopause Friendly Employer

Menopause Friendly Employer of the year

The Menopause Friendly Employer of the Year Award sought organisations that showed the most integration of menopause into their culture, changing the lived experience of those experiencing menopause in the workplace. 

Thames Valley Police Logo | Menopause Friendly Award Winner 2022

Most Open Workplace

The Most Open Workplace Award was given to the organisation that had created the best series of initiatives to allow for open conversations around menopause, including support from senior leadership through awareness and education.

Boots and No7 Beauty Company Logo | Sponsor of The Menopause Friendly Employer Awards 2023

Best Engagement Campaign

The Best Engagement Campaign was awarded to the organisation that created a campaign which has ignited changing perceptions of menopause in the workplace, making it a normal conversation.

HSBC, first direct and M&S Bank Logo | Menopause Friendly Award Winner 2022

Most Menopause Friendly Environment

The Most Menopause Friendly Environment Award recognised the organisation that has the best-designed facilities for supporting menopause, including a designated assistance framework for managing the effects of menopause in the workplace.

Bristol Myers Squibb Logo | Independently Accredited Menopause Friendly Employer

Best Trained Workforce

The Best Trained Workforce Award recognises the organisation that has introduced a comprehensive programme for menopause in the workplace, considering the many different audience groups and needs.

Leicestershire County Council Logo _ Independently Accredited Menopause Friendly Employer

Best Training Initiative

The Best Training Initiative Award recognises the organisation which launched the best early-stage training initiative to begin the process of transforming their culture into a receptive workplace for conversations around menopause. 

Aster Group | Menopause Friendly Award Winner 2022

Best Support Group

The Best Support Group Award was given to the organisation that has created the best community group, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment in which conversations around menopause can occur.

Santander Logo | Menopause Friendly Award Winner 2022

Most Supportive Partner

The Most Supportive Partner Award was given to the organisation that demonstrates the most effort to encourage and inspire external organisations to take action and start conversations around menopause in the workplace.

Leicestershire County Council Logo _ Independently Accredited Menopause Friendly Employer

The Community Award

Awarded to Mandy Baughurst of Leicestershire County Council.

The Community Award was given to the person who displayed the biggest support, either for others around them or by taking a lead to make their own organisation menopause friendly.

Santander Logo | Menopause Friendly Award Winner 2022

The Carolyn Lazarus Award

Awarded to Theresa Winters of Santander UK.

The Carolyn Lazarus Award is a very special accolade given to the individual who has had the biggest impact on changing the way people think and feel about the menopause, both in and out of the workplace.

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HSBC UK Logo | Independently Accredited Menopause Friendly Employer
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Helping fund menopause charities and vital research

As well as shining a light on employers who have gone above and beyond, the  Menopause Friendly Employer Awards raised awareness and funds for important charity and research partners. In 2022 we raised £75,000 for:

The Menopause Friendly Employer Awards 2022 raised money for The Wellbeing of women
WELLBEING OF WOMEn

Funding research into women’s reproductive and gynaecological health, including menopause.

THE DAISY NETWORK

Providing information and support to women diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (Premature Menopause).

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

Funding a 3-year programme researching the impact of menopause on autistic people.

The Menopause Friendly Employer of the Year 2022

Bristol Myers Squibb

Bristol Myers Squibb receiving the Menopause Friendly Employer of the Year Award at The Menopause Friendly Employer Awards 2022