Nominations for CMHA awards are now open

They honour people who have made a difference in the lives of others

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is looking for submissions and nominations for awards that honour people who work to improve mental health, including volunteers, community leaders, individuals with lived experience and family members.

The Achievement Through Adversity Award honours a client of CMHA services, or a survivor of mental illness, who has shown continued courage and tenacity in reaching their goals and is a role model for others on the journey to a healthy life.

The Distinguished Service Award acknowledges the significant contribution made by CMHA volunteers.

The Maurice Lovnes Award is presented to a CMHA volunteer who has exemplified vision, dedication, caring, support and commitment.

The Naresh James Award recognizes an individual who has championed critical issues, pioneered initiatives and has achieved lasting impacts, as well as assisting their families and friends.

Individuals or organizations that have made outstanding contributions in the community by supporting mental health can be nominated for Champion of Mental Health Awards.

The Caregiver Champion Award honours a family member or caregiver who has shown continued support to a person living with mental health concerns and the Naresh James Award recognizes an individual who has achieved lasting impacts in support.

CMHA invites applications for the Tam Grant Bursary for students entering post-secondary education with a diagnosed mental illness. This bursary is offered in memory of Tam Grant who lived with schizophrenia while pursuing his university education.

Application and nomination forms are at cmhahkpr.ca. For more information, contact Jack Veitch at 705-748-6687, ext. 1015, or jveitch@cmhahkpr.ca.

All nominations and bursary applications must be received by June 23 at 4:30 p.m.

Awards will be presented at the CMHA annual general meeting Sept. 20.

Muffin Party

St. James United Church on Romaine Street is hosting a Spring Muffin Party on Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Admission is $5 per person at the door.

For more information, please call the church at 705-742-2222.

Moving with Grief

With the nice weather upon us, Hospice Peterborough’s Moving with Grief program is moving outside.

The program is for people who have experienced the death of someone they love and who would feel more comfortable sharing their grief while walking.

The walking group will now meet at Rogers Cove, near the intersection of Mark and Maria Streets, on the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 2 to 3 p.m.

All walking speeds are welcome to participate.

Volunteer grief companions will be available to walk with participants and to connect participants with one another.

To register, contact Amy Watson at awatson@hospicepeterborough.org, or by calling the number 705-742-4042, ext. 251.