Each year the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) presents national awards –in recognition of outstanding work achieved in mental health. Nominations will be open to submissions for individuals or an organizations who fit the nomination criteria. This year, MDSC is pleased to announce the establishment of a third award. The new ‘Dr. Barbara Everett Award for Young Researchers with Lived Experience’.
Nominations for awards will open Monday, September 9, 2024 and submissions will be accepted up to midnight eastern on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The award winners will be announced in January 2025.
The MDSC annual awards are:
The Marg Starzynski Mental Health Leadership Award
This award is presented to an individual whose dedicated leadership in community mental health awareness and through personal contributions to raising awareness of mental illness has had a positive impact on the mental health community. Any Canadian individual is eligible for this award. Please complete the following nomination form for this award here.
The Jordan James Pickell Mental Health Achievement Recognition Award
This award is presented to an organization who has made outstanding contributions to mental health education and anti-stigma activities and that have had a positive impact on the mental health community. Specifically, by actively engaging students and staff in understanding and accepting mental illness and the importance of mental health. Any Canadian organization is eligible for this award.
Please complete the following nomination form for this award here.
NEW: The Dr. Barbara Everett Award for Young Researchers with Lived Experience
This award recognizes Young Researchers with Lived Experience who have demonstrated significant contributions in the field of mental health, emphasizing knowledge dissemination and innovative approaches. The Young Researcher nominee should have a track record of at least 2 years in the field, showcasing sustained and impactful contributions. Nominations should encompass a brief introduction and a summary (150 words or less) delineating the nominee’s contributions to enhancing mental health and knowledge dissemination in Canada. Furthermore, the nomination should incorporate the following details:
- A succinct biography (as an attachment)
- A delineation of how the nominee’s work significantly differs and stands out in the field
- A comprehensive current curriculum vitae of the nominee and contact information including full name, mailing address, phone number(s), and email address (as an attachment)
Please complete the nomination for this award here.
About Mood Disorders Society of Canada:
MDSC is a national, not-for-profit, voluntary health charity committed to ensuring that the voices of persons impacted by mental illness, family members and caregivers are heard on issues relating to mental health and mental illness; and in particular with regard to depression, bipolar illness and other associated mood disorders. MDSC has evolved to become one of Canada’s best-connected mental health NGOs with a demonstrated track record for forging and maintaining meaningful and sustained partnerships with the public, private and non-profit sectors throughout Canada.
For more information:
info@mdsc.ca
www.mdsc.ca
(613) 921-5565
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