The mentl awards 2026: Atlantis gala confirmed, entries extended to 12 October
The mentl awards 2026 gala dinner is confirmed for 27 November at Asateer Tent, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai. And there is still time to share the work that could bring your team into this celebration: entries now close at 12 noon UAE time on Monday 12 October.
Community. Impact. Resilience. This year’s awards celebrate the people and organisations making a difference to mental health and wellbeing. Our gala will bring that community together to recognise purposeful work and the people behind it.
A little more breathing space for work that matters
As we mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October, we want to give you a little breathing room to tell your story. If a busy week has kept your entry on the to-do list, you now have until noon on Monday to bring it together.
We would hate for meaningful work to miss out simply because time was tight. You do not need polished answers to take the first step, and our free tools can help you start, shape and review your entry.
Start or continue your awards entry
Start with a 15-minute conversation
Book 15 minutes with a colleague today. Talk about the challenge you noticed, what you tried, what changed and what you learned.
Our free, AI-assisted Entry Starter captures your conversation as bullet-point notes organised around the judging criteria. Check your transcript, then use a private shared link to shape your notes with your team. It helps you get started without writing your entry for you.
Try our new Entry Starter tool
Already written your entry? Give it a final review
Entry Studio offers supportive, AI-assisted feedback on your own draft, reviewed by mentl before release. It can highlight where a little more explanation or evidence would help you tell the story clearly. You decide what to develop, in your own words.
Already submitted? You can still use the free tool for one last look. If you would like to update your submitted entry before the deadline, contact us and we will help.
Review your draft with Entry Studio
Your guide to getting started
Explore our World Mental Health Day carousel below. It brings together the entry tools, what judges look for, ways to recognise the work you may already be doing, and an overview of the categories.
Swipe or scroll through the ten-slide guide.
Download the full PDF carousel
Recognition, learning and a year-round community
The mentl awards combine independent judging and transparent criteria with an opportunity to share what works. Every entrant receives a free assessment based on the judges’ comments to help shape their wellbeing agenda moving forward.
The gala is a moment to celebrate. The conversations, connections and learning can continue throughout the year.
Two dates for your diary
- Entries close: Monday 12 October 2026, 12 noon UAE time.
- Gala dinner: 27 November 2026, Asateer Tent, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai.
If you need help choosing a category or getting your entry ready, email scottarmstrong@mentl.space. We are here to support you.
With thanks to our sponsors
Supported by Gold sponsors Cigna Healthcare and AES Health, Silver sponsor KEO, and Bronze sponsor Lyra MENA.
