Rural Minds Matter Advocate of the Year Awards application
The "Rural Minds Matter Advocate of the Year" award celebrates the exemplary dedication and commitment of individuals above 35 (Young award for those 18-35) who have shown outstanding advocacy for mental health in rural Kansas communities.
**Questions with a red asterisk are required and those without an asterisk are optional.**
Application type: Please indicate whether you are nominating someone else or if you are the applicant by selecting one of the following options:
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I am nominating someone else
I am the applicant
Which award are you applying or nominating someone for?
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Rural Minds Matter Advocate of the Year (35 and above as of Dec. 1, 2026)
Rural Minds Matter Young Advocate of the Year (18-35 as of Dec. 1, 2026)
Name of nominating individual
E-mail of nominating individual
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Name of Applicant
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First Name
Last Name
Address of Applicant
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
E-mail
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example@example.com
Affiliation or Organization (if applicable)
Are you a Farm Bureau member in Kansas?
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No
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How has the nominee/applicant been involved in rural mental health advocacy? Please provide specific examples of activities, initiatives or campaigns.
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In what ways has the nominee/applicant raised awareness about mental health issues in rural communities? Provide details about any events, workshops or educational programs they have organized.
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How has the nominee/applicant demonstrated a commitment to destigmatizing mental health in rural areas? Share any strategies or activities they have used to reduce stigma.
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What positive impacts or outcomes can be attributed to the nominee's/applicant’s advocacy efforts in the field of rural mental health? Please provide measurable results or success stories.
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Why do you believe the nominee/applicant deserves recognition for their efforts in rural mental health advocacy? Please summarize the key reasons for their nomination or application.
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Can you describe any challenges or obstacles the nominee/applicant has overcome in their rural mental health advocacy work?
Does the nominee/applicant have any personal experience with mental health struggles themselves or in their close circle?
Has the nominee/applicant collaborated with other organizations, individuals or agencies to further the cause of rural mental health advocacy? If so, please describe these collaborations and their outcomes.
How does the nominee/applicant support underserved or marginalized populations in rural mental health advocacy? Please share specific examples of their inclusive and equitable approaches.
Describe the nominee's/applicant’s leadership qualities and their ability to inspire others to get involved in rural mental health advocacy.
Images and supporting documents are encouraged, but not required. You may submit up to four files. *NOTE - you can upload a total of 200 MB. The system will reject the entire application if the files are too large.* Please submit up to four files here.
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The Rural Minds Matter Advocate of the Year award will be presented during the KFB Annual Meeting on Sunday, Dec. 6. Will the applicant/nominee be available to attend? (Hotel room will be covered for one night if needed).
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The Rural Minds Matter Young Advocate of the Year award will be presented during the KFB Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference in Manhattan on Sunday, Jan. 31. Will the applicant/nominee be available to attend? (Hotel room will be covered for one night if needed).
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