Any prevention program, to be successful, must be credible and well-communicated; must have realistic, achievable goals; and must be reinforced over time.
VISION:
Connecting communities, governments, the private sector, and research centres of excellence in a unified effort to make a difference
National Awards for Excellence Program
2012 National Awards for Excellence Program: Call for Nominations is Open
Welcome to the Kaiser Foundation's National Awards for Excellence Program which honours excellence in the field of mental health and addictions. Celebrating its sixth year, the Awards program is dedicated to recognizing organizations, individuals and the media who are demonstrating outstanding leadership in their field.
The Foundation is currently accepting nominations from across Canada. There are eight award categories. Visit our nominations section and click on the appropriate category links below for more information on specific Award criteria, how to complete the nominations package and to access the nominations forms.
- Excellence in Public Policy
- Excellence in Community Programming
- Excellence in Indigenous Programming
- Excellence in Mental Health and Substance Use Programming
- Excellence in Leadership
- Excellence in Youth Leadership
- Excellence in Media Reporting
- Excellence in Leadership within the RCMP
Award recipients are honoured at a special national recognition ceremony and have their stories featured through various multi-media channels. In addition, all recipients receive a $10,000 grant which can be directed to a recognized charity of their choice.
Nominations are solicited widely from across Canada. Submissions are reviewed by the National Awards for Excellence Program Secretariat comprised of individuals working in the addictions and mental health field. The work of the Secretariat is coordinated by the Centre for Addictions Research of BC (CAR-BC). Recommendations are forwarded to the Kaiser Foundation's National Awards Program Advisory Board for review and final selection of the Award recipients.
This commitment to recognizing outstanding achievements in dealing with mental health, addictions and related issues is advanced by the support of the Kaiser Foundation’s National Partners, Directors and Advisory Boards. The stature of its National Advisory Board members, Directors and National Partners shows that national leadership recognizes the importance of dealing openly with mental health and addiction issues.
The National Awards for Excellence Program has achieved benefits far beyond the recognition received by the annual winners. In a field filled with varied and emotional views, the Awards have served to personally connect workers in the field with governments, community and corporate partners. This increases understanding and good will while creating relationships that have led to direct monetary support for the groups involved.
It is because of the generous support and involvement of our Provincial and National Partners that this program has become a reality.