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On May 9, 2019, Momentum will be hosting our second annual celebration of Edmonton’s mental health community, recognizing individuals and organizations who have championed mental health initiatives within the city. The awards will recognize mental health leaders in varying categories including media, workplace, social media or blog, elected officials as well as emerging, young leaders.
While the struggle with mental health issues can often be lonely, the path to improving mental health services and removing the stigma should be a team effort.
Why Nominate?
Momentum Walk-in Counselling’s second annual Mental Health Awards provide a unique opportunity to recognize the individuals and organizations taking significant steps to address mental health. Your participation is an integral part in strengthening Edmonton’s mental health community.
Apply for Individual Awards | Apply for Group/Organization Awards | Becoming a Sponsor
While the struggle with mental health issues can often be lonely, the path to improving mental health services and removing the stigma is a team effort. As Edmonton’s mental health triage centre, we are taking time this year to celebrate the people and organizations who are making a difference in the mental health community.
Nominees must:
Before submitting a nomination, please consider the following:
Q: Can I submit nominations for multiple categories, or multiple nominations for a single category?
A: You may submit for multiple categories, but you may only submit one entry for each award category.
Q: Can multiple people nominate the same individual/organization within the same category?
A: Yes, a nominee may be nominated by multiple people within the same category.
Q: Are event sponsors eligible to apply?
A: Yes, event sponsors are eligible to apply.
Q: Is there a cost to nominate individuals/organizations?
A: No, there is no cost to nominate yourself or others.
Q: Is there an age restriction for any of the individual award nominations?
A: No, aside from the Young Leader Award, there are no age restrictions.
Q: Will my application answers save on the website?
A: Unfortunately, no. We recommend saving your application on a separate document so that you can submit your entire application at once.
Nominees must:
The 2019 Momentum Mental Health Awards Recipients will be selected by an independent panel of judges at the beginning of April, 2019.
To submit your nomination please find the link in the award description, fill out and submit. For questions, please contact awards@walkinedmonton.org. Thank you in advance for your effort to bring attention to those making positive changes in the community for mental health.
Awarded to any person who has exemplified leadership in their efforts to raise awareness for and/or reduce the stigma around mental health in their community. This person has worked to drive awareness and build community partnerships, with the goal of advancing their work and the work of others in the mental health community. They have created space for discussions and for open conversations with other active members in their community on the stigma surrounding mental health and how to advocate for change.
Requirements
Nominees for the Leadership Award must be:
Awarded to any person who has exemplified leadership in their efforts to raise awareness for and/or reduce the stigma around mental health in their community. This person has worked to drive awareness and build community partnerships, with the goal of advancing their work and the work of others in the mental health community. They have created space for discussions and for open conversations with other active members in their community on the stigma surrounding mental health and how to advocate for change.
Requirements
Nominees for the Young Leader Award must be:
A media personality who has contributed to raising awareness for and/or reducing the stigma around mental health in their community. This person has utilized their platform to elevate the conversation surrounding mental health and contributed to increasing public awareness of resources available to the mental health community. The individual highlights how others can offer support and become involved, while also raising awareness of mental health initiatives and causes in Edmonton.
Requirements
Nominees for the Traditional Media Award must:
A city councillor, Member of the Legislative Assembly, or member of parliament who has contributed to raising awareness for and/or reducing the stigma around mental health in their community. This person has utilized their platform to ensure the conversation surrounding mental health stays pertinent in their community, through their work and position in office. This person has contributed to increasing public awareness of resources available to the mental health community, while also raising awareness of initiatives and causes requiring further community support.
Requirements
Nominees for the Elected Official Award must be:
A researcher or clinician who has contributed to mental health research and raising awareness for mental health in their community. This person has utilized their platform to ensure the conversation surrounding mental health stays pertinent in their community, through their work and position. This person has contributed to increasing public awareness of resources available to the mental health community and how others can support and become involved, while also raising awareness of initiatives and causes in the Edmonton area.
Requirements
Nominees for the Researcher/Clinician Award must be able to speak to:
An internet personality who has contributed to raising awareness for and/or reducing the stigma around mental health in their online community. This person has utilized their social platform(s) to ensure the conversation surrounding mental health and the goal of further eliminating the stigma associated with it stay pertinent in their community, through their online activity and presence. This person has contributed to increasing public awareness of resources available to the mental health community and how others can support and become involved, while also raising awareness of initiatives and causes requiring further community support.
Requirements
Nominees for the New Media Award must be:
A representative of a community group, organization, or employer who has contributed to raising awareness for and/or reducing the stigma around mental health in their community. This person is an advocate for furthering the conversation on the stigma of mental health in their community through initiatives and projects that have brought the conversation to a broader audience.
Requirements
Nominees for the Community Organization Award must be able to speak to:
An employer who has contributed to creating and sustaining a mentally healthy workplace for staff, while also being an advocate for furthering the conversation surrounding the stigma of mental health in the workplace. This person makes the mental health of their teams a priority, and is a stand for what support looks like for each individual under any circumstance. This person has worked to create and implement organizational regulations and practices that promote a positive workplace culture that has open and honest conversations about mental health and that of its employees.
Requirements
Nominees for the Workplace Mental Health Award must be able to speak to:
An employer, within the energy sector, who has contributed to creating and sustaining a mentally healthy workplace for staff, while also being an advocate for furthering the conversation surrounding the stigma of mental health in the workplace. This person makes the mental health of their teams a priority, and is a stand for what support looks like for each individual under any circumstance. This person has worked to create and implement organizational regulations and practices that promote a positive workplace culture that has open and honest conversations about mental health and that of its employees.
Requirements
Nominees for the Workplace Mental Health: Energy Sector Award must be able to speak to:
About the 2018 Sector: Given the recent economic downturn in Alberta, Momentum would like to honour the organizations in the energy sector who have helped their employees during this difficult time.
As a potential sponsor, we are excited to work with you to launch what will become a continuing and impactful event within Edmonton. We look forward to recognizing the mental health community this year, and creating an experience for them to celebrate one another, create new connections, and work towards increasing the tools and resources for strong mental health within our city.
*Please note that these levels are flexible and we are more than happy to discuss any modifications to help meet your specific needs. In-kind sponsorships are also available at this year’s luncheon.
For more information or to apply to be a sponsor, please reach out to us at sponsorships@walkinedmonton.org.
