SAVE THE DATE & NOMINATE<\/h3>\n

Nominate your favorite mental health champion for an award and recognition in one of the categories below. This event celebrates our community leaders, advocates and employers who have dedicated themselves to promoting mental wellness and improving the care of people with mental health challenges through positive and innovative programs and leadership. It is important to recognize and celebrate the commitment and effort of Hawaii\u2019s mental health champions.<\/p>\n

Awards will be given in the following categories:
\nOutstanding Community Mental Health Leader: An individual or community organization that has led significant advocacy initiatives or spearheaded innovative new programs that resulted in meaningful improvement to mental health, in Hawaii.
\nOutstanding Government Leader: A government employee, elected official, or government agency that has developed groundbreaking programs and\/or spearheaded public policies that significantly promote mental health.
\nOutstanding Adult Mental Health Consumer Advocate: A person who has experienced mental illness and is a strong representative and advocate for improving mental health treatment and services and reducing discrimination.
\nOutstanding Youth Mental Health Advocate: A young person (24 years and under) who is a strong advocate for increasing awareness of mental health, improving mental health treatment and services, and reducing discrimination.
\nOutstanding Employer: An employer that provides innovative workplace programs to support employees’ mental wellness and\/or that hires people who have serious mental illness.
\nOutstanding Family Advocate: A person who has a family member with mental illness who acts as a strong advocate for family members and people with mental illness.<\/p>\n

The deadline for nominations is March 16, 2025.<\/p>\n

Previous winners, current Mental Health America of Hawaii staff and Board of Directors are not eligible for this award. Click here to see a list of previous winners.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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