Welcome to the 2026 Insight Into Academia Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award application.
This recognition honors institutions that foster a culture of mental health wellness by providing innovative support for the emotional well-being of students, faculty, and staff. Awardees demonstrate campus-wide integration of mental health initiatives, including accessible services, peer support, emotional resilience, and proactive policies.
Recognition:
Each award winner will receive a free press release template to announce their national recognition and will be included in the list of winners in the September 2026 Mental Health and Well-Being issue of Insight Into Academia magazine. We will also feature selected programs by our editorial team to highlight in the special award section.
Who can apply:
Only not-for-profit U.S.accredited institutions of higher education can apply.
Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by May 20, 2026, midnight EST.
You can save your incomplete nomination beginning on the second page of this application by entering your email address at the top of the page. You will then receive a link that will return you to your partially completed application at any time. Please review for accuracy and save/print your application for your records. If you have any questions, please contact Lenore Pearlstein at lenore@insightintoacademia.com.
To view/print a sample application, download the PDF.
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