[Atlanta, February 21, 2025] – The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) are proud to announce the inaugural 2025 Mental Health Awareness Award. This award recognizes corporations and organizations for their unwavering support and advocacy of mental health awareness.
Georgia DBHDD Commissioner Kevin Tanner applauded the efforts happening across the state, which this award seeks to reflect and celebrate. “Companies and organizations across Georgia have been invaluable partners in raising awareness about 988, a lifesaving resource for individuals and families facing mental health challenges,” said Commissioner Tanner. “Their commitment to sharing this critical message has helped raise our awareness significantly over the last 18 months, and most importantly helped connect more people to the support they need, when they need it most.”
Randy Gravley said, “As the President of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, We are honored to join forces with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in recognizing the outstanding contributions of the business community and organizations through the inaugural 2025 Mental Health Awareness Award Award. This award highlights the unwavering dedication of our partners in promoting mental health awareness and the critical 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Together, as Georgians, we are making a profound impact on the lives of individuals and families across our state.”
Applications for the award are now open, and the deadline to apply is March 7, 2025. This prestigious award will honor the exceptional work of corporations, organizations, or their employees in the calendar year 2024 to promote mental health awareness and support, particularly promoting 988 The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Criteria for Application:
- Demonstrated commitment to mental health awareness and advocacy.
- Evidence of impactful initiatives or programs implemented in 2024.
- Collaboration with mental health organizations or community groups.
- Measurable outcomes and positive impact on mental health awareness.
Entries should include detailed descriptions of the work done, supporting documents, and any relevant metrics or testimonials. For more information or questions, please contact admin@gab.org. To apply please fill out the form using the button below.
About GAB: The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) is the state’s official broadcast association dedicated to ensuring the vitality and growth of the broadcasting industry in Georgia by advocating for the interests of radio and television broadcasters.
About DBHDD: The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides treatment and support services to people with mental health challenges, developmental disabilities,
