Awards
The Frank M. Gaines, MD Award is given in memory of a Louisville psychiatrist instrumental in the work of several nonprofit mental health agencies, including MHA Kentucky, to recognize the significant contributions of an active or retired professional to the care and treatment of people with mental illnesses.
The Jack B. Stith Award recognizes an individual with an outstanding record of volunteer advocacy for persons with serious mental illnesses.
The Philip P. Ardery Award honors a program or 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 Award honors a consumer of mental health services who emulates the work of Clifford W. Beers, a consumer who founded Mental Health America, to improve conditions for and attitudes toward people with mental illnesses.
The Jack B. Stith Award recognizes an individual with an outstanding record of volunteer advocacy for persons with serious mental illnesses.
The Philip P. Ardery Award honors a program or 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 Award honors a consumer of mental health services who emulates the work of Clifford W. Beers, a consumer who founded Mental Health America, to improve conditions for and attitudes toward people with mental illnesses.
Scholarships
The Antoinette C. Hodes Academic Scholarship is given to a student who is enrolled in a Kentucky college or university, has performed volunteer service in a mental health setting, and is preparing for a career in the mental health field. The late Ms. Hodes was a Kentucky philanthropist.
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. Mr. Harrod was a long-standing member of the Board of Directors of MHA Kentucky who lived and farmed in Henry County.
You may apply for both scholarships with this single form, however only one scholarship will be awarded per person
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. Mr. Harrod was a long-standing member of the Board of Directors of MHA Kentucky who lived and farmed in Henry County.
You may apply for both scholarships with this single form, however only one scholarship will be awarded per person
2020 and 2021 awards were postponed because of the COVID19 pandemic.
2022 Awards Nomination and 2022 Scholarship Applications are forthcoming.
2022 Awards Nomination and 2022 Scholarship Applications are forthcoming.
2019 Annual Awards Recipients
Antoinette Hodes Scholarship: Christina Emery
Evan & Katherine Harrods Scholarship: Brianna Prewitt
Frank M. Gaines Award: Ruchita Agrawal
Jack B. Sith Award: Barbara Harvey, KPSS
Phillip P. Ardery Award: Our Lady of Peace
Clifford W. Beers Award: Matt LaRocco
2019 Media Award: KET, Kentucky Eductional Television
Antoinette Hodes Scholarship: Christina Emery
Evan & Katherine Harrods Scholarship: Brianna Prewitt
Frank M. Gaines Award: Ruchita Agrawal
Jack B. Sith Award: Barbara Harvey, KPSS
Phillip P. Ardery Award: Our Lady of Peace
Clifford W. Beers Award: Matt LaRocco
2019 Media Award: KET, Kentucky Eductional Television