Each year, we come together to recognise the amazing people and groups making a real difference in the lives of those affected by mental illness.
The Pringle Awards, named after our founder John Pringle, are your chance to say “thank you”, share your creativity, and shine a light on the stories that deserve to be told.
Pringle award categories
We're inviting nominations in the following categories:
Supporter of the Year: Do you admire the impact someone you know who volunteers, fundraises or campaigns for us makes? Show your appreciation by nominating them for our Supporter of the Year Award.
Group of the Year and Service of the Year: We will also celebrate our peer support groups with our Group of the Year Award and our services with our Service of the Year Award. Both will be nominated and chosen by the Senior Operations Team.
Art Award: This award is open to people with lived experience and carers and may be nominated by anyone involved with Rethink, including self nomination but based on this year’s theme of resilience. The art work may be painting, drawing, sculpture or conceptual in nature and should be able to be photographed.
Poetry Award: This award is open to people with lived experience and carers and may be nominated by anyone involved with Rethink, including self nomination but based on this year’s theme of resilience. The poem should be no longer than one side of A4.
2026 art and poetry award theme
This year’s creative theme is “Resilience” and we’d love to see how you express this through art or poetry.
You can submit your own work or someone else’s (with their permission).
Please send copies only - original artwork cannot be stored or returned.
How to enter
Getting involved is easy. You can nominate or submit artwork/poetry by email or post Just tell us:
- Your name
- Who you’re nominating
- The award category
- A copy of the artwork or poem if you are entering that category
- A short explanation of why they (or you) deserve to win
Email: PringleAwards@rethink.org
Post: Pringle Awards, Freepost Rethink London (No stamp needed)
Please include your contact details.
What winners receive
All nominees will receive a letter of thanks from Kathryn Tyson, Chair of our Board of Trustees.
Award winners will receive:
- A £100 cash prize
- A certificate and trophy
- An invitation for two to Members’ Day on Saturday 14 November 2026, where the awards will be presented in person
Please note: Group and Service of the Year will not receive a cash prize.
Deadline: Sunday 20 September 2026
Please send all nominations, artwork, or poetry to us by this date.
Let’s celebrate those making a difference, showcase the power of creativity, and support our community. Whether you’re honouring a local hero, submitting a heartfelt poem, or sharing a powerful piece of art - we want to hear from you.