The Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force Karen Avery Award annually recognizes an individual whose work and values align with the legacy of Karen Avery, who was a respected leader in the mental health consumer/survivor movement, working to advance the rights of people with mental illness and to ensure a strong consumer voice.

Deadline: All nominations are due by noon on Tuesday, November 1st.

Questions? Contact Barbara Beckert via email at barbara.beckert@drwi.org or Disability Rights Wisconsin via phone at 414-292-2724.

For additional information, please visit the Milwaukee Mental Health Task Force 2021 Awards Call for Nominations page here.
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11. Explain how the nominee has advanced the rights and independence of people with mental illness and/or other disabilities (required). (Required.)

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12. Describe the nominee’s work to support and advance the peer movement and/or elevate the voices of peers, or any other factors that reflect the values and legacy of Karen Avery (required). (Required.)

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13. Share one story or example that demonstrates why this person reflects the values of the Karen Avery Award (required). (Required.)

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