Frequently Asked Questions
No, you need to find someone to nominate you for the prize.
Yes, past finalists are welcome to submit a new nomination for 2023.
Yes you will need to confirm with your nominee that they are happy to be nominated for the prize.
Please see the questions below.
- Please describe the nominee’s contribution to mental health awareness and/or prevention and/or treatment of mental illness:
- Summarise in a few sentences the main reasons why you believe your nominee would be a worthy recipient of the Australian Mental Health Prize
- Describe in some detail how your nominee has made contributions to the awareness, prevention and/or treatment of mental health in Australia (and, if relevant, internationally). You can address each of these aspects separately. Please give some verifiable examples of their contributions.
- Additional information on the impact of their efforts.
If possible, please provide evidence of the impact of this contribution on the mental health of the community. - Other awards. Please list any other awards the nominee has received in relation to their efforts in this field.
- Other comments. Anything else you would like the judges to consider.
Referee details are optional although one or two referees or references will strengthen the nomination. You can provide contact details or upload a reference letter.
Please contact us for any queries regarding the nomination requirements. We are at austmhprize@unsw.edu.au.