This Can Happen crowned Best New Conference Launch 2019!
For a first-time conference, to be shortlisted in three categories is a major achievement.
This Can Happen crowned Best New Conference Launch 2019!
It was a glorious Friday 5th July in the grounds of Tower Bridge–one of London’s most spectacular historical settings. The sun was shining, heightening our excitement and anticipation for the Conference Awards 2019. The crowning of the UK’s best conferences over the past year was about to happen.
Overjoyed and a bit nervous, team This Can Happen was reflecting on how we’d achieved so much in such a short time. Could it really be that a mental health conference in its infancy was enjoying the spotlight amongst well-established conference giants? Nominated in not one, not two, but THREE categories, This Can Happen was being recognised for its important impact in the growing movement to improve mental health across UK workplaces.
The Conference Awards are like the Oscars for the sector, with many big-name entries from huge industry conglomerates. For a first-time conference, to be shortlisted in three categories is a major achievement.
After much anticipation, the winners were announced. We were absolutely thrilled to be awarded Winner Best New Conference Launch (over 500 delegates), to take a silver medal for UK Conference of the Year (under 1500 delegates) and of course for our nomination in the Outstanding Conference Team category.
In the words of one of This Can Happen’s Founders, Archie Sinclair:
“The category we are most proud of is Outstanding Conference Team. I truly believe that our unique set up and ability to deliver a brand-new event in a brand-new sector is nothing short of remarkable and it’s a huge tribute to all of you and your talent and expertise. Thank you for helping us achieve this.”
At This Can Happen we believe there is something very powerful about a mental health conference placing at the medal podium for a prestigious awards event. It tells an encouraging story of times that are changing, minds that are opening and stigma that’s breaking around this crucial topic that touches all of us. It highlights the critical conversations and incredible efforts taking place across UK workplaces to improve mental health support—including in the conference and events sector.
Winning a Conference Award means that TCH was endorsed by a respected panel of industry experts. We are honoured and overjoyed. Now let’s get back to work planning this year’s event. Watch this space!
Our proud partners
Allen & Overy
Allen & Overy is a global law firm that helps the world’s leading businesses to grow, innovate and thrive. For almost a century, they have built a reputation for their commitment to think ahead and bring original solutions to their clients’ most complex legal and commercial challenges. Allen & Overy has expertise in banking & finance, M&A, litigation, funds, IP, and related business solutions.
Beyond
Beyond is a mental health charity which was formed in 2018 by award winning campaigner Jonny Benjamin MBE. It was created to address the growing need for mental health support for young people. 75% of mental health issues begin in adolescence and yet, according to the NHS, three-quarters of young people who experience mental illness are not receiving treatment. Beyond has so far given out various grants to organisations across the UK who support vulnerable youngsters. The charity is currently developing a nationwide mental health festival for schools called Now and Beyond which will take place in February 2021.
GlaxoSmithKline
GSK is a fully focused biopharma company. They prioritise innovation in vaccines andspecialty medicines, maximising the increasing opportunities to prevent and treat disease. At the heart of this is their R&D focus on the science of the immune system, human genetics and advanced technologies, and their world-leading capabilities in vaccines and medicines development. GSK is focusing on four therapeutic areas: infectious diseases, HIV, oncology, and immunology.
Haleon
Haleon Plc is a British multinational consumer healthcare company and the largest consumer healthcare business in the world. They are 100% focussed on everyday health with theirleading brands being built on science, innovation and human understanding. Haleion exists to deliver better everyday health with humanity.
Mental Health UK
Bringing together the heritage and 50 years’ experience of four charities across the country, Mental Health UK provides support and services for the biggest societal challenges posing a threat to our mental health - we won’t stop until everyone has the tools they need to live their best possible life.
Weber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick is a global marketing communications company. They work at the intersection of technology, society, policy and media, adding value to culture — to shape and re-shape it. They do it all – from creative concepting to content development and production, creative technology and user experience design. Their team develop and execute ideas that earn attention and drive business impact.
