NAMI Awards

Each year NAMI recognizes outstanding achievements and celebrates accomplishments made by individuals and organizations that advance NAMI’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by mental illness and their loved ones.

National Awards

NAMI National Convention, we honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding work in furthering the goals of the NAMI movement. NAMI 2022 Award Nominations are open until Friday, April 22, 2022. Click here to view award descriptions and submit your nomination.

Exemplary Psychiatrist Award

The Exemplary Psychiatrist Award allows NAMI members, NAMI State Organizations and NAMI Affiliates throughout the country to publicly honor the psychiatrists that work tirelessly to help improve the lives of people living with mental health conditions. Exemplary Psychiatrist Award Nominations are open through Friday, April 22, 2022. Click here to submit your nomination.

NAMI Scientific Research Award

The NAMI Scientific Research Award, supported by the Peter Corbin Kohn Endowment, recognizes the work and research of individuals creating a difference and moving our scientific understanding and treatment of mental illnesses forward.