Champions Form

Each year the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) recognizes 7 Canadians whose work has helped to advance the mental health agenda across the country. These remarkable people are recognized at our annual Champions of Mental Health Awards Gala.

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This year, nominations will be accepted in the following categories:

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1. The Sharon Johnston Champion of Mental Health Award for Youth - Any Canadian 21 years of age or younger who has shown leadership in their community in promoting mental health and/or substance use awareness, or any organization dedicated to providing services for youth.

2. Media - Any media personality or outlet who has contributed to public awareness of mental health, mental illness and/or substance use health.

3. Workplace Mental Health - Any employer or employee who has contributed to creating a mentally healthy workplace for staff.

4. Community Organization - Any organization that has provided great public service to community members experiencing mental illness and/or substance use.

5. Community Individual - Any person, who through personal commitment has increased awareness about mental illness and/or substance use services, or reduced stigma in their community.

6. Parliamentarian - Any provincial, territorial, or federal Parliamentarian who has advanced the mental health and/or substance use health agenda in Canada.

7. Innovation- Researcher or Clinician - An innovative person or organization who, through their work, has advanced the mental health and/or substance use health agenda.
    

For any person you are nominating, please choose one (1) award category you think they are best suited for. 

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We thank all those that submit nominations! Nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee and only successful applicants will be contacted.