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A Celebration of Mental Health Champions

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Where
Park City Library Community Room
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When
25,
June 2025
6:00 pm

Purpose:

To celebrate the success of the recent mental health awareness campaign in Summit County, to honor individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to promoting mental wellness, to promote volunteerism and community involvement.


Date & Time:

Suggested Date: A Thursday or Friday evening for maximum attendanceJune 25th Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

 

Venue:

A welcoming, community-centered space such as:

  • Park City Library Community Room
  • Park City Hospital Blair Conference Center
  • Peace House


Audience:

  • Event participants (panelists, film hosts, volunteers)
  • Mental health professionals
  • Community leaders
  • Donors and sponsors
  • Faith-based and nonprofit partners
  • General public


Program Outline:

 

6:00 – 6:20 PM: Welcome Reception

  • Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments
  • Background music
  • Photo slideshow of past events
  • Display tables with materials from participating organizations


6:20 – 6:40 PM: Opening Remarks

  • MC or host welcomes guests
  • Brief recap of the campaign’s goals, events, and impact


6:40 –6:50 PM: Keynote Speaker

  • A respected community member or mental health advocate shares a personal or inspirational story related to the campaign theme


6:50 – 7:15 PM: Awards & Recognition Ceremony

  • Honor the following with certificates of appreciation:
    • Event partners and sponsors
    • Outstanding volunteers
    • Mental health professionals
    • Youth or community members who showed initiative
    • Legacy award: someone who has made a longstanding impact in local mental health awareness including Connect personnel 
  • Short videos or testimonials can be used to enhance recognitions


715 – 7:30 PM: Community Voices Panel

  • 3–4 individuals share how they were affected by or contributed to the mental health campaign
  • Include a youth, a clinician, a community leader, and a program participant


7:30 – 7:540 PM: Closing Remarks

  • A call to action: “Where do we go from here?”
  • Announcement of future initiatives or opportunities to stay involved


7:40 – 8:00 PM: Networking & Celebration

  • Continued refreshments
  • Music and mingling
  • Memory book where guests can write thank-you notes or inspiring messages


Materials Needed:

 

  • 8”  x 10” posters  with QR code 
  • Digital invitation 
  • Press releases: publicize event, invite press and public
  • Certificates of appreciation
  • Printed programs (similar to what we have already done) with mental health resource inserts (these are already printed from the 8 major Summit County services)
  • Sign-in sheets or RSVP system


Optional Additions:

 

  • Guest Book: Lets attendees share what the campaign meant to them..
  • Photo Booth with branded backdrops to promote a positive image of mental health awareness.
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John Davis

Chicago native John Davis has enjoyed a long calling as a volunteer for not-for- profit organizations.

In his native Chicago John served on the board of his neighborhood Chamber of Commerce, was one of the co-founders of the Chicago International Wine Festival and headed the Food and Beverage division of Chicago’s United Jewish Federation.

During his time in Chicago he was a wine merchant, restaurant proprietor, wine writer and wine educator.

In 1965 John founded a nationally-known Chicago fondue restaurant, Geja’s Cafe, which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary.  Additionally, John was the founder and CEO of a direct marketing wine company, Wine Insiders, which ships wine directly to consumers across the U.S.

After moving to Utah in 2008 with his wife and son, John became a volunteer for the Peace House. In 2025 seeing a need to raise awareness of mental health challenges he founded the non-profit Summit Support.