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2026 MHA- Spartanburg Annual Symposium Advocate Of The Year Nomination 

Background

The Advocate of the Year Award recognizes a mental health professional in our community who has made significant contributions to meeting mental health needs in the Upstate. This can be through leadership, direct service, or innovative solutions to the high demand for mental health services. The Advocate of the Year is a role model to the greater mental health professional community. The Community Advocate of the Year Award recognizes outstanding contributions, actions, or leadership that have resulted in improved access to mental health care services or to actions supporting mental wellness within our community. Prior recipients were recognized for establishing innovative clinical or community-based programs.

Eligibility

Nominees must reside or work in Spartanburg, Cherokee, or Union County. Once all nominations are submitted, a panel will review each COMPLETE nomination and make selections on the following criteria:


1. Advocate of the Year: The nominee is a mental health professional who is a role model to other mental health professionals in our community, AND has exhibited advocacy for the mental health field through specific
examples of their work.


2. Community Advocate of the Year: The nominee is a community member whose leadership and service have
contributed to improved access to mental health services or increased support for mental wellness in our
community.


Deadline and Questions

The deadline is 9/18/26

QUESTIONS?? Contact MHA at info@MHASpartanburg.com

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Nominee Name  *
Nominee Address *
Nominee Employer and Employer Contact Information  *
Nominator Name and Contact Information *
Statement of Nomination and Supporting Letter


Using the guidelines below, tell us in writing about your nominee and why they should be chosen for the Advocate of The Year.

Briefly describe the nominee’s background and why she/he is considered an advocate within the mental health community.   

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 Briefly describe the nominee’s specific work that exhibits their advocacy in the mental health area  

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