5 reasons to
nominate someone today

If someone’s work in mental health has moved you, helped others, or created real change, this is your chance to make sure they’re seen, valued, and celebrated.

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The Queensland Mental Health Awards, delivered by Open Minds, recognise the everyday leaders, advocates, and changemakers improving mental health outcomes across Queensland.

Not sure if you should submit an award nomination? Here are five great reasons to do it today.

  1. Shine a light on unsung heroes – So many people making a difference in mental health never seek recognition. They’re mentoring, supporting, educating, building safe spaces and they do it without expecting thanks. Your nomination is a chance to honour the quiet achievers who give so much to others.
  2. Share stories that offer hope – Real stories of courage, inclusion and recovery remind others that change is possible. A nomination doesn’t just recognise someone’s work, it helps share a message of strength and solidarity across communities.
  3. Give someone’s voice a platform – Nominees don’t need to be polished or prominent. They just need someone to back them. Your nomination could help open doors, build visibility, and give someone the encouragement they didn’t even know they needed. Past recipients say that being recognised through the Queensland Mental Health Awards has energised their work in powerful ways.
  4. Help break the stigma – When we publicly celebrate people working in mental health, we show that it’s something to be proud of, not hidden. Every story shared and every finalist recognised helps normalise conversations and shift attitudes.
  5. Recognise the value of lived experience – Many of the most impactful leaders in mental health are drawing from their own experiences. They’ve walked the path and now they’re leading others forward. Award nominations are a meaningful way to honour those turning pain into purpose and lived experience into leadership.


Nominate someone today
It doesn’t need to be perfect. It doesn’t need to be long. It just needs to come from the heart. If someone comes to mind, take a few moments and put their name forward. Nominate someone today and be part of a bigger movement to celebrate connection, compassion and change in mental health.