Welcome to the industry-recognised Menopause Friendly Employer Awards 2024

Exclusively for Menopause Friendly members, we'll be celebrating the amazing things they're doing to change the lived experience of people going through menopause. 

This page is for tickets to attend the event in person. You can also book tickets to:

• Join a virtual table

• Watch the event via live-stream

Join us in person at the Royal Lancaster, London

There's nothing better than being in with the action, and you'll have a night to remember celebrating and networking with fellow Menopause Friendly Members.

Hosted by Lisa Snowdon in the Nine Kings Suite at the The Royal Lancaster, London you can expect an evening of great fun, dancing and celebration. Ticket price includes...

• Pre-dinner drink: beer, wine and soft drinks

• Experiencing the Awards Ceremony

• Three-course dinner: with half a bottle of wine per person, coffee, tea and petit fours

• An evening dancing the night away with our brilliant DJ

• Fun activities and entertainment

• Access to an exclusive, guests-only discount code for room bookings at the Royal Lancaster, London.

Timings

• 17.30 to 18.30: Welcome drinks at the venue

• 18.45 to 19.00: Event starts with introduction

• 19.00 to 20.00: Awards ceremony

• 20.00 to 23.30: Evening meal and music at The Royal Lancaster, London

Meet our host, Lisa Snowdon

We are delighted to welcome TV and radio presenter Lisa Snowdon as our host for this year’s Awards. Having struggled with debilitating menopause symptoms herself, Lisa knows first-hand the importance of having understanding and supportive people around you. We love the fact she’s so open about this and unafraid to be speak out to help others.

“I’m very honoured to be hosting the Menopause Friendly Employer Awards and looking forward to joining this uplifting event and recognising the phenomenal impact menopause friendly employers and individuals are having in the workplace and wider society. I find it hugely encouraging to know menopause friendly employers are paving the way for others to have more empathy, understanding and support and can’t wait to share the stage with such inspirational people.” Lisa Snowdon

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors...

• Confirmed sponsors for 2024: Peppy, Boots, No7 Beauty Company, British Airways, Mars, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Specsavers, Vitabiotics and Theramex

Money raised funds menopause charities and research

Together we'll make a huge difference, funding vital research and supporting charities to fulfil their work to help those who are negatively impacted by menopause.

Last year, with the support of the 2023 sponsors, we raised £75,000 making a huge difference to lives, for example:

• Bournemouth University: fully funding research on menopause and autism

• Daisy Network: Funding free counselling sessions for young women diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)

Entries for 2024 applications have now closed

Winners will be announced on the night of the Awards Ceremony: 11 September 2024 for the following categories:

• Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer of the Year: The Menopause Friendly Accredited employer which, regardless of its size, has embedded menopause into its culture, transforming the workplace experience for all.

• Most Inclusive Menopause Friendly Employer: 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.

• Most Open Culture: 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.

• Most Menopause Friendly Working Environment: 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.
  

• Best Engagement Approach: 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.

• Best Trained Workforce: 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.

• Best Peer-to-Peer Support: 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.
  

• Most Supportive Partner: 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: In honour of the late Carolyn Lazarus, founder of totally4women (t4w), this 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.

Catch up on 2023 and 2022 winners on our website. Will you or your organisation be taking an award home this year...?