Celebrating Global Excellence in Digital Mental Health
The eMHIC Global Awards Dinner is a highlight of the annual eMHIC Congress. It honors initiatives shaping the future of digital mental health and the exceptional individuals, organizations, and teams behind them.
These prestigious awards go beyond recognition—they shine a light on what’s possible when innovation, compassion, and strategic collaboration come together.
Through this celebration, we champion the remarkable work of leaders actively closing gaps, transforming systems, and ensuring that digital mental health solutions are accessible, equitable, and grounded in lived experience.
More Than Awards – A Global Recognition of What’s Possible
Digital transformation in mental health is advancing at an extraordinary pace. The eMHIC Global Awards were created to recognize and amplify the global efforts leading this change—from national strategies and AI-powered platforms to lifelong contributions to the field.
Each award tells a story of impact. Together, they showcase the diverse, creative, and committed people making mental health support more accessible, more effective, and more human.
Award Categories
Lifetime Achievement Awards
These awards honor visionary leaders whose lifetime contributions have shaped the digital mental health landscape and left an enduring legacy. Their influence spans research, implementation, policy, and advocacy.
Global Impact Awards
Global Peak Body – Recognizes global organizations that lead with purpose and elevate digital mental health on the world stage.
NEW FOR 2025
AI Innovation in Digital Mental Health – Celebrates the pioneering use of artificial intelligence to improve mental health outcomes through ethical, inclusive, and evidence-based innovation.
Country Leadership Excellence Awards
Presented to government leaders and departments who have led transformative change in their national or regional digital mental health systems. These awards highlight the power of policy, innovation, and leadership in creating a sustainable impact.
Introducing a New Global Award: AI Innovation in Digital Mental Health
SPONSORED BY CORE SOLUTIONS
eMHIC is proud to introduce a new award category for 2025: AI Innovation in Digital Mental Health, generously sponsored by Core Solutions.
This award celebrates the pioneering use of artificial intelligence to improve mental health outcomes through ethical, inclusive, and evidence-based innovation. As the capabilities of AI rapidly expand, this award highlights those applying it to address pressing mental health challenges—enhancing early intervention, improving access to care, and personalizing support—with a strong foundation in human-centered values.
In recognition of this excellence, the award includes a USD $5,000 educational grant to further the recipient’s impact in the field.
Together with Core Solutions, we are proud to spotlight those setting a new global standard for responsible and compassionate innovation in digital mental health.
Celebrating the 2024 Award Recipients
Each year, eMHIC honors a new group of global change-makers. At the 2024 Congress in Ottawa, the following individuals and organizations were recognized for their outstanding contributions:
- Professor Andrew Greenshaw (Canada) – For pioneering research and global leadership in AI and mental health through the APEC Digital Hub.
- Gregor Henderson (UK), posthumously – For his groundbreaking leadership in public mental health and unwavering commitment to accessible care.
-
Mental Health Commission of Canada – For developing Canada’s first national eMental Health Strategy, setting a benchmark for inclusive and accessible services.
-
UNICEF – For the uSupport Platform, offering accessible, youth-focused mental health support across borders.
-
Chris Wright (Scotland) – For advancing national digital CBT delivery and strategic leadership.
-
Marie Paldam Folker (Denmark) – For her leadership at the Centre for Digital Psychiatry, driving innovation in care delivery.
-
Singapore Ministry of Health and Institute of Mental Health – For Project HOPES, integrating digital mental health into community settings.
-
Wales’ Strategic Programme for Mental Health – For expanding digital mental health services nationwide.
-
Dr. David Wiljer (Canada) – For advancing AI-powered interventions in mental health care.
-
Lifeline Australia – For real-time, life-saving crisis support through digital platforms.
-
Kooth (UK) – For their youth-focused, data-driven digital mental health services.
-
Emmy Bertholdsson and Annika Nilsson (Sweden) – For innovative leadership in digital mental health access and advocacy.
-
Dr. M. Tasdik Hasan (Bangladesh) and Professor Lucita Lazo (Philippines) – For bringing digital mental health solutions to underserved and marginalized communities.
Held during the annual eMHIC Congress, the Global Awards Dinner is an inspiring evening that brings together our global community. Delegates, leaders, and innovators gather to honor excellence, share stories, and build meaningful connections across borders.
With heartfelt tributes and moving acceptance speeches, the Dinner is a true celebration of impact—and a reminder of what we can achieve together.
Every Congress ticket includes a ticket to the awards dinner.
Why These Awards Matter
Every honoree represents the power of global collaboration, lived experience, and digital innovation. Their achievements reflect eMHIC’s mission to ensure that no one is left behind when accessing timely, effective, and person-centered mental health support.
By recognizing leadership and innovation from every corner of the world, the eMHIC Global Awards help scale what works, spark new ideas, and inspire continued action.
As Executive Director Professor Anil Thapliyal says: “We must focus on the service user, their families, and carers. If the digital mental health solutions do not work for them, then they do not work at all.”
Nominate a Changemaker
Nominations for the 2025 eMHIC Global Awards are now open!
Do you know a person, team, or organization making a meaningful impact in digital mental health?
Help us shine a light on the extraordinary work happening around the globe. We encourage nominations from every region, industry, and community.
Timeline
ENTER NOW:
- Nominations opened: 27 April
- Nominations close: 30 June
- Finalists announced: mid-September
If you have a question, please email us.