2020 MENTAL HEALTH CHAMPIONS’ BANQUET MESSAGE
The recent events surrounding COVID-19 have created questions about the 2020 Mental Health Champions’ Banquet, currently scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2020. At this time a decision has not been made regarding the postponement or cancellation of this event. We anticipate a decision will be made by late April – first week in May. An announcement will be circulated. Of course, our hope is that if we need to postpone this event, we will be able to reschedule for a later date. Stay tuned for updates!
Please stay healthy and well.
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2020 Missouri Mental Health Champions’ Banquet
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Capital Plaza Hotel
415 West McCarty Street
Jefferson City, Missouri
COST: $ 45 per person
The Mental Health Champions’ Banquet will be held Tuesday evening, June 23, 2020. The event will be held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel, 415 W. McCarty Street, Jefferson City, MO.
The Mental Health Champions’ Award is presented to three individuals annually – an individual living with mental illness, an individual living with developmental disabilities and an individual in recovery for substance use disorders. The award recipients make positive contributions to their community, exemplify commitment and vision, and their actions have increased the potential for independence in others with similar mental health conditions.
The banquet is also an opportunity to come together to share a common goal — a goal to continue the journey of raising awareness and public understanding of issues impacting individuals and families living with mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders.
Joining us will be keynote speaker, Ross Szabo
- RESERVATIONS
- SAVE THE DATE
- SPONSORSHIPS
- MENTAL HEALTH CHAMPIONS' AWARD RECIPIENTS
- LASTING LEGACY AWARD RECIPIENT
- SILENT AUCTION
- KEYNOTE SPEAKER
2020 Mental Health Champions’ Awards Banquet
Banquet Reservations
Reserve your spot for this year’s Mental Health Champions’ Awards Banquet scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, June 23, 2020!
Reservations will begin March 18, 2020!
To make your reservations:
GO ONLINE to pay with a credit card
or to pay by check, DOWNLOAD & PRINT the order form and mail to: Missouri Mental Health Foundation, 221 Metro Drive, Suite C, Jefferson City, MO 65109
The deadline for reservations is May 14, 2020
Banquet Sponsorships
MAKE A DIFFERENCE . . . and have fun doing it!
PLEASE CONSIDER SPONSORING OUR MENTAL HEALTH CHAMPIONS’
AWARDS CEREMONY & BANQUET
IT’S A GREAT FIT
Looking for the opportunity to become a part of one of the biggest, and most inspiring events of the year? Would you like to put your company or organization’s name in front of hundreds of individuals from across the State of Missouri? Do you want to show your employees and the general public your dedication to the community and support for individuals and families living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and in recovery for substance use disorders?
CONSIDER A SPONSORSHIP for the 2020 Mental Health Champions’ Banquet!
Join us in recognizing and celebrating three individuals, who are the recipients of the State of Missouri – 2020 Mental Health Champions’ Award! You will hear inspiring stories of persistence and triumph, in the face of daily challenge and adversity.
GOLD – $2,500
- Sponsor recognition in media advertising
- Sponsor acknowledgement on social media
- Full page ad in keepsake program
- Invitation to VIP Reception
- Prominently identified banquet table for 10 located in prime location
- Sponsor recognition during banquet by Emcee and on- screen display
SILVER – $1,500
- Sponsor acknowledgement on social media
- Logo included in keepsake program
- Invitation to VIP Reception
- Prominently identified banquet table for 10
- Sponsor recognition during banquet by Emcee and on-screen display
SUPPORTER – $500
- Sponsor’s Logo or personal name will appear in keepsake program
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE:
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A complete sponsorship packet is available HERE to download and print (submit this form with your payment).
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To sponsor using a credit card, click ONLINE
2020 Mental Health Champions’ Award Recipients
Please join us in CONGRATULATING the 2020 Missouri Mental Health Champions’ Award Recipients!
- Tim Conroy (St. Louis)
- Candace Cunningham (Lee’s Summit)
- John Stuckey (St. Charles)
Select the PDF file below for the full announcement. We look forward to celebrating our award recipients on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City!
AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT
Lasting Legacy Award Recipient
Please join us in CONGRATULATING Kathy Carter, a recipient of the Lasting Legacy Award! Select the PDF file below to read the full announcement. We look forward to celebrating our award recipients on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City!
AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT
Keynote Speaker
Ross Szabo
Talking about emotions can be a challenge, but Ross’s brutally honest, relatable and humorous approach puts audiences at ease as they confront a difficult topic.
When Ross was a freshman in college, everything on the surface seemed to be fine. He was making friends, getting good grades and had a fun social life. However, no one could have imagined how many emotions he was suppressing. Ross was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 16, was hospitalized for attempting to take his own life during his senior year of high school, and like so many other freshman, just wanted to fit in. He tried to hide what he was feeling to convince everyone that everything was ok, but that can only last for so long. Ross’s story resonates with the millions of college students who are putting on a happy face to hide their true emotions.
Ross uses tasteful humor and insights to help participants understand common mental health conditions and individual differences. He also covers warning signs that students can look for in their friends and peers, as well as resources that can provide guidance in these sensitive situations.
Rossis now the CEO of the Human Power Project. He is an award-winning mental health speaker, writer, trainer and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. Ross has spoken to more than one million students about the importance of mental health and provided a positive example to empower them to seek help. He received the 2010 Didi Hirsch Removing the Stigma Leadership Award, 2012 Changing Minds Award and had his advocacy work entered into the Congressional Record. He is the co-author of Behind Happy Faces; Taking Charge of Your Mental Health and a blogger for Huffington Post.
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