The International Association for Suicide Prevention is pleased to announce the shortlisted nominees for the IASP 2025 Awards, recognising outstanding contributions to suicide prevention, research, education, and advocacy worldwide.
These nominees represent a global community of individuals whose work exemplifies innovation, compassion, and dedication to saving lives and advancing mental health. We are proud to acknowledge their efforts and impact across diverse regions, cultures, and disciplines.
Nominees are listed in alphabetical order by first name.
Congratulations to the 2025 IASP Award Nominees:
- Dr Alexandra Fleischmann (Switzerland)
- Dr André Faro (Brazil)
- Dr Anish Cherian (India)
- Dr Annette Erlangsen (Denmark)
- Dr Baby Boy Benjamin Dela Peña Nebres III (Philippines)
- Mr Chris Paul (UK)
- Mr Daniel Sanchez Morales (Canada/Colombia)
- Prof. David Jobes (USA)
- Dr Mareike Ernst (Austria)
- Dr Piumee Bandara (Australia)
- Dr Julie Cerel (USA)
- Dr Georg Fiedler (Germany)
- Mr Gyu Jin, Yoo (Korea)
- Dr Isabela Troya (Ireland/Ecuador)
- Ms Jean Goulbourn (Philippines)
- Dr Julie Janssens (Belgium)
- Dr Louise La Sala (Australia)
- Dr Maria Michail (UK)
- Prof. Maurizio Pompili (Italy)
- Prof. Michael Eddleston (UK)
- Nafee Rasouli (Iran)
- Prof. Rory O’Connor (UK)
- Dr Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam (Malaysia)
- Assoc Prof. Sarah Fortune (New Zealand)
- Assoc Prof. Sarah Hetrick (New Zealand)
- Dr Vikas Arya (Australia/India)
- Dr Yunyu Xiao (USA)
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of the shortlisted individuals. Your commitment continues to inspire and guide the global community in suicide prevention.
We look forward to celebrating the winners at the 33rd World Congress in Vienna, where they will be formally recognised for their achievements.
