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Think Mental Health Black Tie Ball Awards

Posted on 1st November 2022 at 16:52

Think Mental Health Black Tie Ball Awards celebrate excellence in suicide prevention across the Humber region and beyond.

The Think Mental Health Black Tie Ball Awards celebrated excellence in suicide prevention this weekend in Hull and the Humber Region. The event was held to honour businesses and individuals who have made a significant impact in the field of suicide prevention and mental health awarness. All proceeds from the event each year are to be donated to ANDYSMANCLUB who are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. Who want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation. #ITSOKAYTOTALK

Suicide is a preventable tragedy that claims too many lives each year. In an effort to raise mental health awareness and promote suicide prevention, Jeni Cornwall, Paul Longley and Leon McQuade launched The Think Mental Health Black Tie Ball. The awards are free to enter, and they recognise individuals and businesses that are making a difference in the fight against suicide prevention. By shining a spotlight on the work of these unsung heroes, the awards are helping to change the conversation around suicide prevention and mental health within our region.

This year's awards ceremony was a great success, and we are looking forward to seeing even more innovation and progress in the field of mental health in the years to come. Thanks to everyone who helped make this night possible!

Think Mental Health Black Tie Ball Awards celebrate those paving the way for change within Suicide Prevention. The night also recognised businesses across Hull & Humber + beyond for their amazing work in breaking the stigma associated with Mental Ill Health!

Winners where;

Airco - Catalyst Award

J.R.Rix & Sons Ltd Hull And Humber Champion Smith & Nephew - Global Champion Award Reckitt - Innovation Champion

First Ladies Club - Community Kick Starter

Airco - Think Mental Health Black Tie Ball Catalyst Award 2022

Leon McQuade said "Airco has supported me from the very beginning when I had the idea to bring AMC back into Hull. They have helped provide a safe space for men to come and talk about their emotions before they get of hand. In the early days, we went from 6 to 84 attendees, with Airco always going above and beyond to support us.

From Paul and me setting alarms off and having to ring directors out of hours to breaking coffee machines due to the huge numbers who once attended. Airco was once Hull's only venue, to think we now have 7 across the area without Aircos amazing support in the early days this may not have been the case. Again a Global pandemic could stop us, with Airco again pivotal through in helping AMC bring back face-to-face meetings, allowing Hull to be the first club to test processes and procedures and ultimately reopen. We can't thank you enough! "

Award presented by Leon McQuade, Paul Longley to Chris Goodwin - Commercial Director Airco

Awards Sponsor Think Cloud Inc Ltd

Awards presented by: Tommy Coyle to Jeni Cornwall HR - Rory Clarke, MD ,J.R.Rix & Sons Ltd

Awards Sponsor Think Cloud Inc Ltd

RIX - Think Mental Health Black Tie Ball Hull And Humber Champion 2022.

Rix has been instrumental in training multiple staff over multiple businesses and turning these first awards from a Paul and Leons pipe dream into reality.

Jeni Cornwall said "This is an amazing accomplishment as the night of celebration and recognition has been designed to set a benchmark in our region to inspire more organisations in helping to break the stigma associated with mental health"

Paul Longley said "Thank you Rix for all that you are and all that you have done in helping us to bang the drum like never before, these awards are the start of something huge for the people and businesses of Hull and the Humber Region!"

Smith & Nephew - Think Mental Health Black Tie Ball Global Champion Award 2022.

An amazing company that not only provides world-class products and services but also cares about the mental health and well-being of their employees. Smith & Nephew are winners of the Think Mental Health Black Tie Ball Global Champion Award for their dedication to driving a global impact across their business by providing world-class mental health training and development

A massive achievement and testament to the hard work by the leadership team that goes into making sure that everyone at Smith And Nephew feels valued, supported and able to thrive both personally and professionally. Well done to everyone involved!

Award presented by Leon McQuade, Paul Longley, to Jon Allanson - Project Director Smith & Nephew

Awards presented by: Paul Longley Jeni Cornwall to Awards Sponsor Think Cloud Inc Ltd

Reckitt Supply HR Training Team - Think Mental Health Black Tie Ball Innovation Champion 2022.

Reckitt delivered training and access services for over 700 staff. Learning pathways included Mental Health First Aid Training, but they didn't stop there, with Mental Health Awareness Training being a foundational aspect for all employees.

An innovative approach to drive change was taken to impact not only all employees but all who visit Reckitt sites, with dual-branded multi-media, workwear, mugs, posters, and stationary aimed at promoting mental health awareness being offered to staff. With the championing and support of community services such as Andys Man Club and the First Ladies Club, both suicide prevention organisations.

First Ladies Club - Think Mental Health Black Tie Ball Community Kick Starter 2022.

First ladies was originally set up in Hull to support the mothers, sisters, wives, family and friends of the men attending Andys Man Club Hull. The club has naturally morphed into a full peer-2-peer support group aimed at driving suicide prevention, by supporting the ladies of the Hull and Humber region on a Wednesday evening at 7pm with 3 face-2-face groups and with an online closed Facebook community of thousands of local women. All with the common aim of supporting one another's emotional and mental well-being.

The First Ladies Club have been pivotal in helping to break the stigma associated with mental health for ladies in the region, and we know this is the start of an amazing organisation well done, ladies club!

Award presented by Luke Campbell MBE to Zoe McQuade, Kim Longley, Jo Kent, Cindy Webb, Kate Scott, Vicky Carruthers | The First Ladies Club

Awards Sponsor Think Cloud Inc Ltd

Airco - Think Mental Health Black Tie Ball Catalyst Award 2022

Award presented by Leon McQuade, Paul Longley to Chris Goodwin - Commercial Director Airco

Awards Sponsor Think Cloud Inc Ltd

RIX - Think Mental Health Black Tie Ball Hull And Humber Champion 2022.

Rix has been instrumental in training multiple staff over multiple businesses and turning these first awards from a Paul and Leons pipe dream into reality.

Awards presented by: Tommy Coyle to Jeni Cornwall HR - Rory Clarke, MD ,J.R.Rix & Sons Ltd

Awards Sponsor Think Cloud Inc Ltd

Smith & Nephew - Think Mental Health Black Tie Ball Global Champion Award 2022.

Award presented by Leon McQuade, Paul Longley, to Jon Allanson - Project Director Smith & Nephew

Reckitt Supply HR Training Team - Think Mental Health Black Tie Ball Innovation Champion 2022.

Awards presented by: Paul Longley Jeni Cornwall to Awards Sponsor Think Cloud Inc Ltd

First Ladies Club - Think Mental Health Black Tie Ball Community Kick Starter 2022.

First ladies was originally set up in hull to support the mothers, sisters, wives, family and friends of the men attending Andys Man Club Hull. The club has naturally morphed into a full peer-2-peer support group aimed at driving suicide prevention, by supporting the ladies of the Hull and Humber region on a Wednesday evening at 7pm with 3 face-2-face groups and with an online closed Facebook community of thousands of local women. All with the common aim of supporting one another's emotional and mental well-being.

Award presented by Luke Campbell MBE to Zoe McQuade, Kim Longley Jo Kent, Cindy Webb, Kate Scott, Vicky Carruthers | The First Ladies Club

Awards Sponsor Think Cloud Inc Ltd

Whats Next?

Next year's awards are already in planning. Jeni said: We need a bigger venue due to the success of these awards. We had to turn people away!

With the awards being a great way to show our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of businesses and individuals are making to drive change within the region. We are looking forward to next year's awards and we hope that even more people will be able to attend and participate. We want to thank everyone who attended for your continued support.Now lets find a bigger venue!

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