03/10/2026
We are excited to announce the 2026 Dr. John M. Anderson Excellence in Mental Health Award nominees!
The 12 individuals listed below were nominated by friends, peers, colleagues, supervisors and others who know the impact of their work and that it deserves recognition. They are each strong examples of what it means to demonstrate excellence in the way they support our community's mental and behavioral health -- whether through direct care, research, systems-level work or a combination. They are each, in their own unique and meaningful way, walking in the footsteps of Dr. Anderson.
Please join us in congratulating them!
2026 Community Mental Health Provider Nominees:
⭐ Mya Canty (NAMI St. Louis)
⭐ Dr. Candice Cox (KHAOS, Inc)
⭐ Monique Gill (WashU Medicine)
⭐ Erica Hagan (Better Family Life, Inc.)
⭐ Dr. Camesha Hill-Carter
⭐ Ebony Hutchinson (The Community Reach)
⭐ Tara Whitaker (F.R.W. Production)
2026 Excellence in the Field of Mental Health Nominees:
⭐ Kimberly Compton (KVC Missouri)
⭐ Dr. Michelle Echols (Eight Dimensions Wellness Center)
⭐ Dr. Eddie McCaskill (Fathers & Families Support Center, St. Louis)
⭐ Dr. Keisha Ross (New Horizons Psychological Services, VA St. Louis Health Care System
⭐ Anthony Taylor (Amp Connections)