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 an individual or an organization who fits the nomination criteria. Nominations for awards will open June 29, 2021 and submissions will be accepted up to August 27, 2021. The award winners will be announced in the fall of 2021.
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.
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.
A link to both can be found 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:
(613) 921-5565
