Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards

Open Minds are proud to be the host for the Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards

What are the Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards?

The Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Awards are an important part of Queensland Mental Health Week to recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, groups and organisations working diligently to reduce stigma and support and empower those living with mental illness. Open Minds has proudly hosted the Awards since 1996. There are 11 award categories, and all winners receive an engraved trophy and framed certificate. The overall winner receives the Earle Duus overarching award, which includes a $4000 cash prize to continue their great work in the mental health sector.

When are the Awards presented?

The 2023 Awards will be presented at a ceremony in Brisbane on Friday 13th October 2023 - during Queensland Mental Health Week and close to World Mental Health Day.  

Meet the 2022 Winners

We were delighted to celebrate the 2022 Queensland Mental Health Week Achievement Award winners. View the full list of winners here

Our Award Categories

School Award

Early Years Award

Jeff Cheverton Individual Award

Jude Bugeja - Peer Experience Award

LGBTQIA+ Award

Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Award

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Award

Not-For-Profit Organisation Award - SME (1-100 Staff)

Not-For-Profit Organisation Award - SME (101+ Staff)

Workplace Award - Community Wellbeing

Workplace Award - Employee Wellbeing

Earle Duus - Overarching Award

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