High Performance Awareness Events To Recognise In Your Workplace for 2026
At the High Performance Speakers Agency, we understand that recognition isn’t just nice; it’s vital. Strong workplace events that celebrate achievements do more than applaud individuals; they signal what excellence looks like, fuel collective pride, and embed performance norms in your culture. In the UK, a study showed that workers who feel appreciated are 13% more productive throughout the workplace. In this post, we’ll explore high-impact event ideas, from national awareness days to international events, that spark motivation and strengthen a high-performance culture in your workplace.
In this ultimate guide, find the top awareness events taking place in 2026. For support from a leading booking agency, contact our team to discuss your event and source the perfect speaker for you!
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Awareness Events in January
1st – 31st January: National Mentoring Month
Our top pick of speakers for the National Mentoring Month 2026:
17th January: International Mentoring Day
Our top pick of speakers for the International Mentoring Day 2026:
Awareness Events in February
1st – 28th February: LGBTQ History Month
Our top pick of speakers for the LGBTQ History Month 2026:
6th February: Time To Talk Day
Our top pick of speakers for the Time to Talk 2026:
11th February: International Day of Women and Girls In Science
Our top pick of speakers for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026:
20th February: National Leadership Day
Our top pick of speakers for the National Leadership Day 2026:
Awareness Events in March
1st – 31st March: Ethnic Equality Month
Our top pick of speakers for the Ethnic Equality Month 2026:
1st – 31st March: Gender Equality Month
Our top pic of speakers for the Gender Equality Month 2026:
1st – 31st March: Women’s History Month
Our top pic of speakers for the Women’s History Month 2026:
1st March: Zero Discrimination Day
Our top pick of speakers for the Zero Discrimination Day 2026:
6th March: Employee Appreciation Day
Our top pick of speakers for the Employee Appreciation Day 2026:
8th March: International Women’s Day
Our top pick of speakers for International Women’s Day 2026:
17th – 23rd March: Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Our top pick of speakers for the Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026:
24th – 28th March: International Leadership Week
Our top pick of speakers for the International Leadership Week 2026:
Awareness Events in April
1st – 30th April: Stress Awareness Month
Our top pick of speakers for Stress Awareness Month 2026:
Awareness Events in May
1st May: International Workers’ Day
Our top pick of speakers for the International Workers’ Day 2026:
11th – 17th May: Mental Health Awareness Week
Our top pick of speakers for the Mental Health Awareness Week 2026:
18th – 24th May: Learning At Work Week
Our top pick of speakers for the Learning at Work Week 2026:
21st May: Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Our top pick of speakers for the Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026:
Awareness Events in June
1st – 31st June: LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Our top pick of speakers for LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2026:
6th June: National School Business Leaders’ Day
Our top pick of speakers for the National School Business Leaders’ Day 2026:
Awareness Events in July
1st – 31st July: Disability Pride Month
Our top pick of speakers for Disability Pride Month 2026:
Awareness Events in September
15th – 21st September: National Inclusion Week
Our top pick of speakers for the National Inclusion Week 2026:
21st – 25th September: International Week of Happiness at Work
Our top pick of speakers for the International Week of Happiness at Work 2026:
Awareness Events in October
1st – 31st October: Black History Month
Our top pick of speakers for Black History Month 2026:
Awareness Events in November
2nd – 6th November: National Stress Awareness Week
Our top pick of speakers for the National Stress Awareness Week 2026:
19th November: International Men’s Day
Our top pick of speakers for International Men’s Day 2026:
9th – 15th November: Global Entrepreneurship Week
Our top pick of speakers for the Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026:
Awareness Events in December
10th December: International Human Rights Day
Our top pick of speakers for the International Human Rights Day 2026:
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- Event Planning
- 3 December, 2025
