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Awards and Scholarships
The MHA BellAt its annual meeting in October, MHA-Kentucky provides awards and scholarships in the categories listed below. Download a nomination for an awards Download an application for a scholarships Annual Awards: Outstanding contributions by individuals and agencies are recognized by MHA-Kentucky through presentation of a bronze replica of the MHA Bell.
The Jack B. Stith Volunteer Advocate Award recognizes an individual with an outstanding record of volunteer advocacy for persons with mental illnesses.
The Philip P. Ardery Mental Health Program Award was established to honor a program or an organization that provides a significant service to the local or statewide community regarding the promotion of mental health or the prevention of mental illness.
The Clifford W. Beers Consumer Award honors a consumer of mental health services whose efforts to improve conditions for people with mental illness emulates the work of Clifford Beers, the consumer of mental health services who founded the national Mental Health Association, now Mental Health America, in 1909.
The Frank M. Gaines, MD, Professional Award honors a professional with a record of significant contributions to the promotion of mental health.
Annual Scholarships: MHA-Kentucky presents two one-year scholarships of $1000 to deserving undergraduates pursuing a career in the mental health field.
The Antoinette C. Hodes Academic Scholarship is given to a student who is enrolled in a Kentucky college, has performed volunteer service in a mental health setting, and is preparing for a mental health field..
The Evan and Katherine Harrod Academic Scholarship was established in memory of the parents of late board member Evan "Pete" Harrod and is given to a student who qualifies for a Hodes scholarship and is from a rural area.
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