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 to reduce stigma 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 work in the mental health sector.
When are the Awards presented?
How can I submit a nomination?
The 2024 Awards will be presented at a ceremony in Brisbane on Friday 11 October 2024, during Queensland Mental Health Week and close to World Mental Health Day.
Nominations can be submitted online. Click the link below to create an account to enable you to start your nomination and save your progress as you go. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday 2 August.
Download the nomination pack for more information about the categories and the nomination process- but note that we only accept nominations online via link below.
SUBMIT A NOMINATION!
Nominations are OPEN for the 2024 Awards. Submit a nomination online today.
Our Award Categories
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School Award
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Early Years Award
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Jeff Cheverton Individual Award
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Jude Bugeja - Lived Experience Excellence Award
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LGBTQIA+ Award
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Award
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Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Award
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Not-For-Profit Organisation Award - SME (1-100 Staff)
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Not-For-Profit Organisation Award - Large (101+ Staff)
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Workplace Award - Community Wellbeing
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Workplace Award - Employee Wellbeing
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Earle Duus - Overarching Award
With thanks to the 2023 Award sponsors
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