6. Psychiatric Communicator of the Year 2026

  • Psychiatric Communicator of the Year 2026

  • Instructions for completing this form

    • You can save your progress at any time by clicking the 'Save' button at the end of the page, this will email you a copy of the form that you can continue at a later date.
    • Nominees must complete a good standing form by 30 June for the entry to be valid. The form will be automatically emailed to them once you've submitted this nomination form. 
    • Nominations must be supported by the nominee's Head of School, Head of Department, Medical Director, Specialty Lead, or equivalent from their organisation.
    • You'll be asked to give details at the end of the supporter and they will be sent a copy of this form to approve. Approvals must be completed by 30 June for the entry to be valid.
    • The nominee won't see a copy of the entry form. The supporter will see a copy of the entry form.

    Please ensure you've read our Rules for Entry before completing this nomination.

    If you have any issues completing this form or have any questions, please contact MembershipServices@rcpsych.ac.uk

  • Nominee's details

  • You must seek the nominee's permission before completing the entry form.

  • You must seek the nominee's permission before completing the entry form.

  • Nominator's details

    Please note: Self-nominations cannot be accepted in this category.

  • As per the Rules for Entry, we cannot accept nominations from those who aren't subscribing members of the College. 

    You must find an alternative nominator for this entry before completing this form.

  • Psychiatric Communicator of the Year Criteria

  • This award is to recognise the efforts of an individual or a group of individuals who have championed awareness and understanding of psychiatric and/or mental health issues, through public engagement such as media work, promotion or education in schools and in the community, or via social media.

    This person or group of individuals can come from any background, including psychiatry, other medical disciplines, the media, charity sector, politics, education, or industry. Nominees may be resident in the UK or overseas.

    Your entry should demonstrate that the nominee has:

    a) Challenged negative stereotypes and perceptions of mental illness. (5 marks)
    b) Conveyed information about mental health in a creative and accessible way. (5 marks)
    c) Demonstrated first-class communication skills. (5 marks)
    d) Raised awareness of psychiatric issues in a positive manner. (5 marks)
    e) Promoted the importance of mental health in society. (5 marks)

    Entries should relate to work undertaken between January 2025 and December 2025 only. Activities undertaken outside these dates will not be considered.  

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  • Support for your nomination

  • Entries must have the support of the nominee's Head of School, Head of Department, Medical Director, Specialty Lead, or equvalent from their organisation.

    They will be asked to affirm the following:

    I confirm that the evidence in the entry is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

    Please enter the name, job title and email address of the supporter below, and once you have submitted the form they will be emailed a copy with a button to click to confirm their support.

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