MDSC Mental Health Awards Nominations

MDSC Mental Health Awards Nominations 2026

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 organization who fits the nomination criteria.
Nominations for awards will open Tuesday, July 28, 2026 and submissions will be accepted up to midnight eastern on Friday, September 25, 2026. The award winners will be announced in January 2027.

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The MDSC 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 is eligible for this award.

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.

The Dr. Barbara Everett Award for Young Researchers

The Dr. Barbara Everett Award for Young Researchers recognizes Young Researchers who have demonstrated significant contributions in the field of mental health, emphasizing knowledge dissemination and innovative approaches.

Criteria

The individual’s dedicated leadership on mental health in the community bringing awareness
Personal contributions to raising awareness of mental health and illness in the community
The impact on the mental health community – longevity in the community
Uniqueness of the individual’s contribution

Criteria

The organizations contribution to mental health education
The organizations anti-stigma activities
The impact on the mental health community – longevity in the community
The uniqueness of student and staff active engagement

Criteria

Nominees should be 30 years of age and under, have a track record of at least 2 years in the field (can be a PhD student), have a passion to improve knowledge within mental illness (including themselves and family members), and can showcase 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, and Direct experience or family member experience with mental illness is considered
The impact on the mental health community – longevity in the community
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)

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