CWWA 2025 Sponsorship

Dear Sponsor,

The incredible resilience and potential of employees when given the right support continue to drive workplace transformations today. Employees are seeking meaning, well-being, and alignment with their values, while organizations face challenges in retaining talent, addressing mental health concerns, and building resilient teams. The Canadian Workplace Well-Being Awards (CWWA) is at the forefront of recognizing and supporting companies that are meeting these challenges head-on and making an extraordinary difference in the lives of their employees.

Research continues to show that organizations that prioritize employee well-being benefit from higher retention rates, increased productivity, and stronger organizational sustainability. Gallup’s 2024 State of the Global Workplace Report highlights that 41% of employees globally report experiencing a lot of stress, a reality highlighted by teams globally struggling to balance workload and well-being. This underscores the urgency of creating interventions that reduce stress and foster supportive environments. Additionally, 20% of employees report feeling daily loneliness, which is strongly linked to decreased engagement and performance. Gallup research shows that employees with a best friend at work are more productive, engaged, and innovative—demonstrating the power of workplace connections in driving success.

Millennials and Gen Z make up 63% of the workforce in 2025 and their well-being has declined yet they prioritize work-life balance.  What does this mean for organizations?  The importance of targeted interventions to meet the needs of this demographic will attract the best talent.  It is that simple. With employee engagement being a significant factor in overall life experiences, workplace programs that prioritize psychological safety, social connections, and meaningful work are essential to fostering thriving teams.

With generous contributions from sponsors like you, the CWWA has grown tremendously since its inception. Last year, we celebrated eight winners across various sectors and sizes, showcasing innovative practices that leaders can adapt and implement. Maintaining this momentum is essential, and support is needed to elevate these efforts to the next level.

Your sponsorship does more than fund an awards program; it fuels a national movement rooted in the mission to foster workplaces where people thrive, innovate, and connect in meaningful ways. Now, more than ever, your support is crucial to sustaining this momentum and creating lasting change. Here’s how your support will make an impact:

• Promoting Evidence-Based Well-Being: Supporting initiatives that address stress, engagement, and employee satisfaction through targeted interventions ensures organizations see measurable benefits. For example, engaged employees in supportive environments report lower levels of stress, worry, and burnout, as well as higher life satisfaction.
• Creating Collaborative Learning Spaces: Sponsors contribute to networking opportunities that bring together workplace well-being champions and allow for cross-organizational learning. Research demonstrates that fostering connections and shared best practices significantly enhances the effectiveness of well-being programs.
• Driving Industry Innovation: By supporting the CWWA, you help drive innovative solutions that go beyond traditional approaches. For example, organizations that prioritize psychological safety—a key factor highlighted in Gallup’s findings—see substantial gains in collaboration, creativity, and employee retention.

This year, we are aiming to broaden our reach and deepen our impact by increasing participation, enhancing our awards program, and sharing the success stories of forward-thinking companies on an even larger scale. To do this, we need your help.

Whether as a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum sponsor, your contribution will stretch beyond financial support—it will be a direct investment in healthier workplaces and stronger, more resilient organizations. For those able to partner at higher sponsorship levels, there are exclusive opportunities to collaborate with the CWWA on developing well-being programs, sharing best practices, and providing thought leadership in this critical area.

I invite you to join us in this vital mission. Your sponsorship will not only help improve the working lives of countless employees but will also position your organization as a leader in supporting well-being and sustainable growth. Together, we can build a better workplace environment across industries and regions—one where employees are not just surviving but truly thriving.

Let’s create this future together. Support is deeply appreciated, recognizing its critical role in fostering healthier workplaces. I look forward to welcoming you as a valued partner in our journey.

Sincerely,

Kim Rigden
Chair, Canadian Workplace Well-Being Awards