The mentl awards 2026 Gala — Be in the room
THE MENTL AWARDS 2026 · GALA FINAL
Good people.
Real purpose.
Be in the room.
27 November 2026
Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
Celebrate the people moving mental health and wellbeing forward. Meet your next collaborator. Leave with ideas—and connections—to build on.
Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be a finalist or entrant.
A moment of recognition at the mentl awards 2025.
MORE THAN A NIGHT OUT
The people you meet.
The conversations you take home.
Bring your colleagues, clients or simply your curiosity. Our Gala Final and Wellbeing Leadership Dinner brings together senior leaders, HR and wellbeing professionals, clinicians, advocates, judges and the people behind the work.
Find your people
Meet peers who understand why mental health matters—and people approaching the same challenge from a different perspective.
Recognise the work
Share the moment with the teams and individuals turning care, commitment and evidence into action.
Keep it going
Your booking includes 12 months of mentl community membership, with content, newsletters and priority invitations to member events.
THE MENTL COMMUNITY APP
Your next connection could start before gala night.
Arrive knowing who you would like to meet. Guests will be invited to join our community app ahead of the evening.
- Create your profile and share your interests.
- Choose whether to appear in the community directory.
- Discover fellow guests and save profiles to revisit.
- Connect through LinkedIn and keep the conversation going.
Directory visibility is opt-in. Guest access details will be shared before the event.
YOUR EVENING
Recognition. Connection.
A little celebration.
A sparkling start
A networking reception with views across the Dubai Marina skyline, including alcohol-free options from DrinkDry.
Dinner & the awards
A three-course dinner and the mentl awards 2026 ceremony, celebrating the people and organisations moving our region forward.
Stay for the music
DJ Sabrina Terence brings the energy as the celebrations continue.
THE COMMUNITY, IN THEIR WORDS
“The event was fantastic, so well organised and full of industry leaders. I loved every second and am already looking forward to this year!”
2025 attendee feedback
Average recommendation score in our 2025 post-event attendee survey.
People came together at the 2025 Gala Final.
THE WORK BEHIND THE TROPHIES
Meet the people moving us forward.
Independent judging for 2026 is underway. Finalists will be announced soon. Meet the independent panel and explore how entries are assessed, or discover the action, evidence and lessons behind last year’s winners.
Meet the 2026 judges →Explore the 2025 winner stories →YOUR PLACE IN THE ROOM
Come on your own.
Or bring your people.
Every option includes gala access, the reception, three-course dinner, awards ceremony, entertainment and 12 months of mentl community membership for each guest.
Individual place
One place at the gala. Come ready to meet your community.
Book your place →Table of 8
Eight places seated together. Bring colleagues, clients or partners.
Book your table →Table of 10
Ten places seated together for an evening shared with your team.
Book your table →Prices exclude 5% VAT, added at checkout. Need help with your booking? Email awards@mentl.space.
SAVE THE DATE
Atlantis The Palm.
27 November 2026.
An exceptional Dubai setting for a community with a shared purpose. Arrival details, timings and the full menu will be shared with guests ahead of the evening.
Join us at the gala →A FEW USEFUL DETAILS
Before you book.
Do I need to be a finalist or entrant?
No. The evening welcomes everyone who wants to be part of the mental health and wellbeing conversation.
Will I receive my trophy if I cannot attend?
Winners and highly commended recipients will receive their trophy whether or not they attend the gala.
What does community membership include?
Twelve months of mentl community membership, including content, monthly newsletters and priority invitations to member events. Guest access information will be shared ahead of the gala.
Can our group sit together?
Tables of eight and ten provide places seated together. If you are joining individually, select your interests in the event app and we’ll do our best to seat you alongside people with shared interests, making it easier to start meaningful conversations. Seating preferences are subject to availability. For other group arrangements, contact awards@mentl.space before booking.
How do I share dietary or accessibility requirements?
You can select your dietary needs in the event app when completing your guest details. For accessibility requirements or anything you would like to discuss with us, contact awards@mentl.space so we can help you prepare for the evening.
WITH THANKS TO OUR 2026 PARTNERS
COMMUNITY. IMPACT. RESILIENCE.
Be part of the night.
Be part of what comes next.
Recognition brings us together. The connections we make can help move the work forward.
Book your place →