Awards Program for Individuals Working to Help the Depression Community

Posted by on August 27, 2010

Welcome Back Awards Program to Honor Individuals Working to Help the Depression Community
Deadline: December 9, 2010

The Welcome Back Awards is an annual program established by Eli Lilly and Company to recognize outstanding achievements in the fight against depression and the stigma often associated with the illness.

An independent panel of national mental health experts will select honorees in five categories: Lifetime Achievement, for an individual whose perseverance has helped him or her overcome clinical depression and resume a fulfilling life; Destigmatization, for an individual whose noteworthy public efforts have helped promote the understanding of depression and reduce the shame associated with the illness; Community Service, for an individual whose outstanding work has created and improved community programs that foster a supportive, caring environment for those suffering from depression; Primary Care, for a healthcare professional whose unique approach to identifying particular needs in depression diagnosis and treatment serves as an example to others; and Psychiatry, for a psychiatrist who transcends the profession through community work, innovative clinical programs, teaching, new research, outstanding work with patients, or who makes a significant impact on the community or other medical disciplines.

Winners will share a total of $55,000 to be donated to the nonprofit organizations of their choice. Each award recipient and one guest will receive complimentary airfare and accommodations to attend the awards ceremony.

Anyone except Lilly employees may be nominated for a Welcome Back Award. Self-nominations are accepted.

Guidelines and nomination form can be downloaded at the Lilly Web site.

http://www.lilly.com/pdf/2011_WBA_Nomination_Form.pdf