Awards Hall of Fame

Every year eMHIC acknowledges award recipients from member countries to receive national, global and lifetime achievement awards recognising their exceptional contribution to the Digital Mental Health domain by demonstrating noteworthy leadership to implement Digital Mental Health solutions at scale.

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The Inductees

The recipients of the Digital Mental Health Leadership Excellence Awards embody extraordinary leadership and deeply human qualities. They inspire with visionary thinking, a heartfelt commitment to equitable outcomes, and the drive to create lasting, sustainable change. Their personal attributes—integrity, unwavering focus, infectious enthusiasm, humility, and a ‘can do’ spirit—set them apart as true changemakers.

Global Impact Awards

GLOBAL IMPACT the honourable Katherine Hay

The Honourable Katherine Hay

GLOBAL IMPACT Dr Ken Carswell

Dr Ken Carswell 2025

GLOBAL IMPACT Megan Jones Bell

Dr Megan Jones Bell 2025

GLOBAL IMPACT Dr Judy Kuriansky

Dr Judy Kuriansky 2025

AI Innovation in Digital Mental Health Award

Sponsored by Core Solutions

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LIO 2025

Country Leadership Excellence Awards

australia

Rachel Green 2025

bangladesh

Women Support Initiative Forum – 2025

canada

Dr Vincent Agyapong 2025

china

Dr Guan Weili 2025

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VIRTU Research Group and Heka VR 2025

emirate of abu dhabi

Dr Nahida Ahmed

Emirate of dubai

Dr Khulood Alsayegh 2025

england

Professor David Clark – Talking Therapies 2025

india

Dr Sandeep Vohra 2025

Iraq

Darya Rostam Ahmed 2025

ireland

Dr Ruth Melia 2025

Netherlands

Juliët Holtschlag 2025

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Ember Innovations 2025

norway

Jimmy Westerheim 2025

phillipines

Dr Noel Reyes 2025

scotland

Mark Fleming 2025

Singapore

Health Promotion Board 2025

spain

Dr Juan José Martí Noguera 2025

sri lanka

Ananda Galappatti 2025

sweden

29k Foundation 2025

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Dr Yuan‑Hwa Chou 2025

usa

Mental Health America 2025

wales

Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) 2025

Lifetime Achievement Awards

LAA Dr John Torous

Dr John Torous 2025

LAA Michel Rodrigue

Michel Rodrigue 2025

LAA Dr Daniel Fung

Dr Daniel Fung 2025

LAA Krista Vanderheide

Krista Vanderheide 2025

LAA Dr Janice Wilson

Dr Janice Wilson 2025

Global Impact Awards

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Mental Health Commission of Canada

Digital Mental Health Strategy & Policy
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Unicef

Digital Mental Health Innovations for Adolescent and Youth in Low-to-Middle Income Countries

Country Leadership Excellence Awards

Chris Wright The Scottish Government

Chris Wright

The Scottish Government
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Ministry of Health Office for Healthcare Transformation (MOHT) & Institute for Mental Health

Project Hopes
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Marie Paldam Folker

Center for Digital Psykiatri, Sweden
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Glen Moriarty

7 Cups
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Lifeline Australia

On The Line Australia Amalgamation
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Emmy Bertholdsson and Annika Nilsson

Bup Skåne Online
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Strategic Programme for Mental Health

NHS Wales
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Derek Chambers

Health Service Executive (HSE)
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Dr. M Tasdik Hasan

Dr. M Tasdik HasanCaring for your mental health [Shurokkhay Manoshik Shashtho/ সুরক্ষায় মানসিক স্বাস্থ্য]LEARN MORE
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Dr. David Wiljer

University Health Network (UHN)
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Kooth

Kate Newhouse, COO and Executive Director Kooth plc.
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Professor Lucita Lazo

President, World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation – Philippines
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Headstrong

Health New Zealand and University of Auckland

Lifetime Achievement Awards

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Gregor Henderson

In Loving Memory of Gregor for Progressing the Digital Mental Health Domain Development Globally
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Professor. Andrew Greenshaw

Progressing the Digital Mental Health Domain Development Globally

Country Awards

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Kristofer Vernmark

Founder, Network for Digital Psychologists, Sweden
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Ross & Arden Tomison

Founders, Thalamos, UK
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Ashley de Silva

ReachOut, Australia
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Dr Patricia Lingley-Pottie

Dr Patricia Lingley-PottieCo-founder & CEO, Strongest Families Institute, Canada
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Ramakant Vempati & Jo Aggarwal

Co-Founders, Wysa, USA
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Anna Elders

Clinical Lead, Just a Thought, New Zealand
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Dr Christopher Cheok Cheng Soon

Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
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Beverly Azucena

National Center for Mental Health, Philippines

Global Awards

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ORCHA

Organisation for the Review and Care of Health Apps

Lifetime Achievement Awards

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Nicholas Watters

Director of Access, Mental Health Commission of Canada
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Ing-Marie Wieselgren

In memory. Psychiatrist and National Coordinator for Psychiatric Issues in Sweden

Country Awards

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Dr Cecilia Svanborg

Managing Director, Internet Psychiatry Clinic, Sweden
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Henry Jones

CEO, Togetherall, UK
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Professor Jo Robinson

Head, Suicide Prevention Research, Orygen, Australia
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Tane Cassidy

CEO Te Hiringa Hauora/Health Promotion Agency, New Zealand
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Dr Peter Cornish

Founder, Stepped Care 2.0, Canada
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Corey McCann

CEO, Pear Therapeutics, USA

Lifetime Achievement Awards

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Derek McCormack

Vice-Chancellor of AUT, New Zealand
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Fran Silvestri

President and CEO, International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL), USA

Country Awards

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Karen Evison

Director, Strategy, Planning and Funding, Lakes District Health Board, New Zealand
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Niki Legge

Director, Mental Health and Addictions, Department of Health and Community Services, Canada

Country Awards

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Karl Metzler

CEO, Gore Health Ltd, New Zealand
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Louise Bradley

President and CEO, Mental Health Commission of Canada