2024 Mental Health Award winners announced

Eleven winners were awarded for their outstanding contributions to the WA mental health sector at the WA Mental Health Awards last night.

Community organisations, service providers and individuals made up a list of exceptional winners, which were chosen from 30 finalists over the nine award categories.

Hosted by the Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAHMH), in partnership with the Mental Health Commission and Lotterywest, the awards recognise the achievements of those who demonstrate excellence, innovation and initiative in supporting consumers of mental health services, their families and carers.

The 2024 WA Mental Health Award winners are:

Minister’s Award

Brenda King

Prevention and Promotion Award

Mark Barrett-Lennard – M8D8 Campaign Youth Focus

Blackwood Youth Association Youth Space – BYA Connect, Youth Mental Health Program

Mental Health Commission Lived Experience Impact and Inspiration Award

Joanne Khan

Diversity and Inclusion Award

Oluwafemi Victor Adeseolu

Rise – Multicultural Services Centre of WA and Wungening Aboriginal Corporation

Lotterywest Employee or Volunteer Excellence Award

Landon Aston Punch

Mentally Healthy Workplace Award

Anglicare WA

Mental Health Education Award

Kingston Primary School – Kingston Primary School Student Services Team

Innovation in Service Delivery Award

Ruah Community Services - Enhanced Services Delivery Project

WAAMH News and Media Award

ABC Great Southern – Briana Fiore and Anthony Pancia