Program Overview :
Awards and Key Dates
All teams participating in the Sparking Change in the Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics Awards Program can win financial prizes. Some of the awards will be evaluation-based, while others will be chosen through random draws. The earlier you register, the more opportunities you have to win. Once a team registers for the program, they will receive an information package with more details on each award submission and related scoring criteria, where applicable.
November 20, 2024 – Program Information Webinar and Kickstarter Award Launch
Join us for an informational webinar to learn all about the Sparking Change in the Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics Program (or watch the recording) and the Kickstarter Award launch. Teams who register by February 28, 2025, will be automatically entered into a draw for one of 55 awards of $2,000.
January 28, 2025 – Improvement Plan Award Launch
Submit your Improvement Plan by March 21, 2025, to be considered for one of up to 30 awards of $5,000.
March 26, 2025 – Person-Centred Care Award Launch
Submit by May 23, 2025, to be considered for the Person-Centred Care Award. Up to 30 prizes of $5,000 will be awarded to successful teams by draw.
June 27, 2025 – Mid-Term Kickstarter Award
Teams who register before June 27, 2025, will be entered into a draw for one of 30 awards of $2,000. If your site registered earlier and was not a winner in the first Kickstarter Award, you’ll automatically be entered into this draw. The sooner you register, the more learning and award opportunities you will have!
May 28, 2025 – Progress Award Launch
Submit your progress reporting by August 22, 2025, to be considered for the Progress Award. Up to 30 prizes of $5,000 will be awarded to successful teams.
August 26, 2025 – Workforce Safety Award Launch
Submit your workforce safety photo essay by October 17, 2025, to be entered into a draw for one of 30 prizes of $5,000.
October 23, 2025 – Impact Award Launch
Submit your impact reporting by Jan 9, 2026, to be considered for the Impact Award where up to 25 prizes of $10,000 will be awarded.
