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 May 21, 2012 |
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Mental Illness Awareness Special Recognition AwardFirst awarded in 1992. Last awarded in 2003. In 2004 the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) assumed the coordination of MIAW and inaugurated the Champions of Mental Illness Awards.2003 Dr. Theresa Clarke was nominated by a local Community Mental Health Association for her passion and partnership working with patients, family members and the community. Lt.-Gen (Retired) Roméo Dallaire showed courage, leadership and dedication in putting a human face on and raising awareness about mental illness in Canada's workplaces while facing mental health challenges that resulted from his military work. Ottawa Citizen journalists Andrew Duffy and Ian MacLeod's nine-part series on suicide in Canada, The Quiet Epidemic, was published in October 2003. 2002 The Honourable Michael Wilson was nominated for promoting mental illness awareness. Louise Elliot, Canadian Press Reporter, reported on the impact of mental illness on Canadian communities and citizens. 2001 Sheila Deighton worked tirelessly with families and individuals dealing with schizophrenia. She demonstrated that family members can move beyond difficult times to become effective advocates. Rafe Mair, a Vancouver radio host, was recognized for his dedication as a spokesperson on living with a mood disorder. Christine Pearson was recognized for creating the Wizard of Hope concept for the annual walkathon for schizophrenia. 2000 Dr. Pamela Forsythe, a psychiatrist, was recognized for 15 years of dedication to improving mental health service delivery and increasing public awareness of mental health issues in Prince Edward Island. Fay Herrick worked as Partnership Program Coordinator for the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta, Calgary Chapter, and was involved in Starry, Starry Night and other programs exemplifying Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) 2000's theme Working with Mental Illness. Penny Keene worked as Partnership Program Coordinator for the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta, Calgary Chapter, and was involved in Starry, Starry Night and other programs exemplifying Mental Illness Awareness Week 2000's theme Working with Mental Illness. 1999 Youth Peer Support Writers' Club of Calgary for Kids Speak UP: Shining Light on Mental Illness, written by four young people whose parents have a diagnosed mental illness. The award specifically recognized child authors Jessica, Kirsten, Krysta and Shannon, group facilitator and project coordinator Peggy Wouts, and group facilitator Elizabeth Dozois. 1998 Dr. Lydia Hatcher was recognized for her dedication as a family physician with exemplary mental health counselling skills. She provided care to many with mental illness in Newfoundland, a region lacking adequate mental health services. Ms. Hilda Tuff from Newfoundland was recognized for her work as a psychiatric nurse with psychiatric day care and mental health rehabilitation at Western Memorial Regional Hospital. Mrs. Elaine Preston was recognized for introducing the Family to Family education program into BC and for her volunteer leadership with Stepping Stone and the BC Schizophrenia Society. 1997 The Depression and Manic Depression Association of Alberta was recognized for dedication in providing educational programs on mental illness to local communities. The Metro Halifax Mental Illness Awareness Week Planning Team was recognized for sustained commitment to destigmatizing mental illness in French-speaking communities across the country. 1996 Dr. Yves Lamontagne, a psychiatrist from Quebec, was recognized for his extensive media work that has helped to destigmatize mental illness in French-speaking communities across the country. Mr. Bill McPhee, publisher of Schizophrenia Digest, has contributed to advancing mental illness awareness, health services, research and education. 1995 Dr Philip Long from British Columbia established one of the first Internet sites on mental illness. It provides information on diagnosis, treatment, medication, personal stories and self-help. 1994 Dr. Michael Smith, a Nobel Prize winner from Ontario, donated $250,000 to schizophrenia research. 1993 Their excellencies the Right Honourable Ramon Hnatyshyn and Mrs. Greda Hnatyshyn were recognized as honorary patrons of the Mental Illness Awareness Week's first three years. 1992 Mr. Bill Jeffries was recognized as the founder of the Ontario Friends of Schizophrenia. Back to Award Recipients Table of Contents |
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