2026 CIPSRT Champions of Mental Health Recognition Program – Application
2026 CIPSRT Champions of Mental Health Recognition Program
The CIPSRT Champions of Mental Health program recognizes individuals who demonstrate leadership, advocacy, and commitment to improving mental health across Canada’s public safety community.
On its fifth year, the program has highlighted individuals whose efforts help reduce stigma, support colleagues, promote psychological well-being, and foster healthier workplaces. The program celebrates the contributions of public safety personnel (PSP) who are helping make mental health a priority across their sectors and communities.
Who Is Eligible?
Nominations are open to active or retired public safety personnel, including frontline personnel, leaders, and individuals serving in career or volunteer roles within CIPSRT’s nine recognized sectors:
- Border Services
- Corrections
- Communications and 9-1-1 Dispatch
- Fire Services (including volunteers)
- Indigenous Emergency Management
- Operational Intelligence
- Paramedics
- Policing
- Search and Rescue (including volunteers)
Nomination Criteria
Nominees are assessed on their contributions to advancing mental health and well-being, including:
- Commitment to promoting mental health awareness and initiatives that reflect evidence-informed best practices.
- Demonstrated positive contributions to mental health and well-being within their workplace or organization
- Creation of mental health and well-being resources and/or programming;
- Commitment to decreasing mental health stigma;
- Activities as a peer supporter or member of a reintegration team; and,
- Efforts in reaching equity deserving/traditionally underserved individuals/groups.
Who Is Not Eligible?
The Champions of Mental Health program is a form of peer recognition. The following are not eligible for this award:
- Publicly elected officials.
- Individuals nominating themselves.
- Individuals outside CIPSRT’s nine recognized public safety sectors, including those in adjacent professions.
- Organizations, as the award recognizes individuals.
Recognizing Those Who Make a Difference
Through this program, CIPSRT celebrates the people who help advance mental health across public safety. Their contributions offer valuable insights, encourage collaboration, and inspire continued efforts to build more supportive workplaces and communities.