Caring for the Carer's Award

 
 

The "Caring for the Carer's Award" is an esteemed recognition established to honour individuals or groups who provide exceptional professional care for frontline mental health care workers. This award acknowledges the vital role these carers play in fostering the well-being and resilience of those who support our community's mental health. The award is dedicated in memory of the late Scott Stephen, a Third Space Charity Alumni who tragically lost his life to suicide. 

Nomination Criteria

  1. Dedication: The nominee must demonstrate an unwavering commitment to providing professional care and support to frontline mental health workers.

  2. Impact: The nominee should make a significant positive impact on the lives of frontline mental health workers or the broader community.

  3. Compassion: The nominee should exhibit exceptional empathy, kindness, and understanding in their professional caregiving activities.

  4. Resilience: The nominee should show remarkable perseverance and strength in overcoming challenges associated with caregiving.

  5. Community Involvement: The nominee should actively engage with and contribute to the community, fostering a supportive environment for frontline mental health workers.

  6. Professionalism: The nominee should maintain high standards of professionalism in their caregiving role.

  7. Innovative Approach: The nominee should demonstrate innovative methods or practices in providing care and support to frontline mental health workers.

How to Nominate

To nominate a deserving individual or group for the Caring for the Carer's Award, please complete the nomination form.

Provide detailed information about the nominee’s caregiving activities, the impact they have made, and why you believe they deserve this recognition. Nominations are open until September 30th , 2025.

Highlighting Our 2024 Winner: levi simpson

Last year, we proudly presented the Caring for the Carer's Award to Levi Simpson.

Levi Simpson

Levi Simpson is the Director of Spiritual Care at Kelowna Kelowna Gospel Mission.

He is being recognized for his unwavering dedication to the well-being of frontline mental health workers at Kelowna’s Gospel Mission. He will reach out to staff after a critical incident, coming in at all hours of the day or night, to debrief the team and provide emotional support. He not only supports the spiritual, emotional, and mental health of clients but is deeply dedicated to ensuring that the staff who face the daily pressures of emergency homelessness services are equipped to handle the emotional toll of their work. His efforts to train staff in recognizing and managing burnout, moral injury, and PTSD reflect his steadfast devotion to their well-being.

Join us in recognizing and celebrating the exceptional individuals and groups who provide professional care for frontline mental health workers in our community by nominating someone for the Caring for the Carer's Award. Your nomination can help shine a light on the unsung heroes who make a profound difference in the lives of those who are on the front lines.


2023 WINNER: MELISSA BERRY APPLETON