Champions of Mental Health 2023
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.
Every year, nominations are accepted in the following categories:
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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.
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Media- Any media personality or outlet who has contributed to public awareness of mental health, mental illness, and/or substance use health.
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Workplace Mental Health - Any employer or employee who has contributed to creating a mentally healthy workplace for staff.
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Community Organization - Any organization that has provided great public service to community members experiencing mental illness and/or substance use.
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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.
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Parliamentarian - Any provincial, territorial, or federal Parliamentarian who has advanced the mental health and/or substance use health agenda in Canada.
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Innovation - Researcher or Clinician - An innovative person or organization who, through their work, has advanced the mental health and/or substance use health agenda.
