The industry-recognised 2025 Menopause and Menstruation Friendly Employer Awards has revealed its finalists. Now in their fourth year, 2025 saw a record number of entries from large and small employers spanning both public and private sectors. The finalists represent a diverse range of organisations from high street banks to a hospice, county councils to charities and NHS trusts to a transport provider.
For the first time, this year’s Awards will be presented in a daytime format including inspirational speakers, practical panels and community networking sessions. Three regional events in Nottingham, London and Liverpool will simultaneously announce the winners on Wednesday September 24, 2025.
Established by Henpicked: Menopause In the Workplace, the prestigious 2025 Menopause & Menstruation Friendly Employer Awards were judged by an independent panel. They looked for organisations and individuals who could show evidence that their commitment and determination have succeeded in providing support, solutions and resources that normalise menopause and menstruation in the workplace.
“This year’s awards have seen more entries than ever and an absolutely outstanding quality of work,” says Deborah Garlick, CEO of Menopause Friendly by Henpicked. “The passion and determination of our members shines through their efforts while the impact of their work is genuinely life-changing for their colleagues and communities. The Awards events in London, Nottingham and Liverpool promise to be packed with people joining us for knowledge sharing and networking alongside celebrating this year’s winners.”
Generous support
Thanks to generous sponsors and supporters, the Awards raise vital funds for menopause and menstruation related charities, programmes and research. Since its inception, the occasion has raised £190,000 and this year’s event is on track to bring this to £230,000.
Making the magic happen are headline sponsor Peppy, alongside Boots and No 7 Beauty Company, British Airways, Mars, QVC, Standard Chartered and Menopace by Vitabiotics and supported by BSI, CIPD, SOM and The Gym Group who will keep us all moving.
2025 Finalists
Open to all Menopause and Menstruation Friendly Member organisations and their employees, the Awards shine a light on those going above and beyond in their quest to support women’s health and wellbeing in the workplace. The categories and finalists for this year’s Awards are as follows:
Most Open Culture
AMEX GBT, AtkinsRéalis, Battersea, City of Wolverhampton Council, Experian, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, University Hospitals Birmingham, Youth Sport Trust
Most Menopause Friendly Environment
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, DHU Healthcare, Kent Police, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Mars UK Ltd, Together Housing Group
Best Engagement Campaign
Alzheimer’s Society, Amex GBT, Department for Education, HSBC UK including first direct and M&S Bank, Kent Police, Rathbones Group Plc, Specsavers Optical Superstores
Best Trained Workforce
Amex GBT, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, Havens Hospices, Leicestershire County Council, Manchester City Council, Young Epilepsy and St Piers
Best Peer-to-Peer Support
Alzheimer’s Society, Battersea, Experian, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Northumbria Police, Santander, Southeastern Railway, Young Epilepsy and St Piers
Menopause Friendly Employer of the Year
AtkinsRéalis, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, HSBC UK including first direct and M&S Bank, Lancashire County Council, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Specsavers Optical Superstores, The Huddersfield Town Association Football Club Limited
Carolyn Lazarus Award – for the individual who has made the most significant impact
Mandy Baughurst, Leicestershire County Council; Melanie Redfern, AtkinsRéalis, Sally Busby, Southeastern Railway; Hayley Douglas, Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service; Jodie Millard, Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Mandy Reid, Phoenix Group; Laura McIntosh, Manchester City Council; Nia Alston-Holmes, DHU Healthcare; Angela Carrabotta, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust; Michelle Sereno, Experian; Sarah Gould, Siemens; Eve Homer, Teachers Building Society; Julia Frost, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lucie Hodgson, Youth Sport Trust; Lesley Sherwin, Together Housing Group
Menstruation Friendly: Most Open Culture
Lloyds Banking Group, The Huddersfield Town Association Football Club Limited
The winners will be revealed at the 2025 Menopause & Menstruation Friendly Employer Awards and event on Wednesday September 24th.
