Every year eMHIC acknowledges one award recipient from each member country to receive a country-specific Innovation Leadership award in eMental Health. The award is given either to an organization or person/s who have made an exceptional contribution to the eMental Health domain by demonstrating noteworthy leadership to implement eMental Health solutions at scale. 

All award winners have demonstrated forward-thinking leadership in innovation and implementation. Award-worthy characteristics may include:  

• Visionary thinking, including careful consideration for equitable outcomes. 
• Building momentum for and a commitment to sustainable change. 
• Personal attributes, such as integrity, focus, enthusiasm, humility and a ‘can do’ attitude