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The Equally Well Achievement Awards are an opportunity to formally recognise organisations, projects, initiatives and individuals who are making an impact on improving the physical health outcomes of people living with mental health challenges. The awards will be presented as part of the 2025 Equally Well Conference, 20-21 November.
The awards will recognise and bring attention to successful activities, organisations or individuals that align with the goals and objectives of the Equally Well Consensus Statement and provide an opportunity to;
Awards will be made in the following categories;
Outstanding individual contribution
An individual or group who has made a significant contribution to advancing the Equally Well mission through taking action in various spheres of influence related to their experience.
Outstanding team effort
A team who exemplifies the spirit of collaboration and innovation in an initiative, activity or program that advances the physical health needs of people living with mental illness.
Outstanding co-design
An individual or collaborative who exemplifies the principles of genuine co-design and the spirit of “nothing about us without us” in their initiative, activity or program that supports the Equally Well mission.
Emerging Star Award for early career professional/researcher (less than 5 years’ experience in the field)
An individual who demonstrates capacity for impact and influence towards the mission of improving physical health for people living with mental illness, in their field of experience. This may be in research, policy, advocacy, clinical or professional practice or related fields.
Research impact award
An individual or team who has made a significant impact with research that contributes to a knowledge gap and/or changes in policy and practice in the area of the physical health of people living with mental illness. This has either been demonstrated through a significant body of published work, conference papers/presentations and awareness raising or media coverage.
Outstanding partnership and collaboration
An award that acknowledges an initiative, program or activity that exemplifies principles of Collective Impact in which Equally Well is founded and demonstrates an innovative approach to collaboration.
Entries are open to any organisation or individual who has been contributing to work that in some way supports the intention of the Equally Well Consensus Statement.
Entrants do not need to be an official supporter of Equally Well.
Participants may enter more than one category but only for different projects.
Winners will be encouraged to attend the 2025 Equally Well Conference to accept their award.
Lived Experience award winners will be supported to attend the Awards presentation at the 2025 Equally Well Conference (according to the bursary guidelines).
