Regional Suicide Prevention Awards
Background
The Regional Suicide Prevention Awards were established by TSPN co-founders Madge and Ken Tullis to recognize innovations and excellence in Tennessee’s suicide prevention awareness movement.
Each year, TSPN’s eight regional networks take nominations for their Regional Suicide Prevention Award who is usually recognized at that year’s local Suicide Prevention Awareness Month event. One of the Regional Suicide Prevention Award winners receives the statewide Madge and Ken Tullis, MD, Suicide Prevention Award. The recipient of the award is recognized at the Suicide Prevention Awareness Day event and receives a plaque recognizing their contributions to suicide prevention and awareness. A donation is made to TSPN by Madge and Ken Tullis in honor of the recipient, and the recipient’s name is added to a plaque listing previous winners, currently displayed at the TSPN central office.
Nomination Process & Eligibility
- Individuals from each TSPN region may send nominations for their Regional Suicide Prevention Award to the TSPN central office by e-mail (tspn@tspn.org) ahead of that year’s regional deadline.
- The recipient must be a single person or couple (including two people working on a single project) residing in the state of Tennessee.
- Madge and Ken Tullis, TSPN employees, and prior winners of Regional Suicide Prevention Awards are not eligible.
Past Winners of the RSPA
*Winners of the Madge and Ken Tullis, MD, Suicide Prevention Awards in bold
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The Lifeline is a free 24/7, confidential, short-term crisis counseling line for those experiencing distress. It is a myth that 988 is only for suicidal individuals; it is available to everyone. Call, text, or chat 988 if you are overwhelmed, stressed, and need to talk with a trained counselor.
This project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.