The Queensland Mental Health Awards (QMHA) are your chance to shine a spotlight on the everyday heroes making a big difference in mental health. From grassroots volunteers to trailblazing organisations, these awards honour those breaking down stigma and building stronger, more supportive communities.

Hosted by Open Minds since 1996, the awards feature 10 unique categories. Winners receive a $500 cash prize with one exceptional winner receiving the Earle Duus Award and $4,000 to continue their amazing work.

The 10 categories are:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Award
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Award
• Early Years Award
• Jeff Cheverton Individual Award
• Jude Bugeja Lived Experience Excellence Award
• LGBTQIA+ Award
• Not-For-Profit Organisation Award
• Schools Award - Primary and Secondary
• Workplace Award - Community Wellbeing
• Workplace Award - Employee Wellbeing

The Awards event will start at 7:30am and run until 10:30am. It is a seated breakfast and ticket allocations are essential - tickets cannot be purchased on the door.