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Champions for Children

Champions for Children Awards Ceremony

The Children’s Trust Champions for Children Awards Ceremony honors the remarkable individuals and programs dedicated to serving children and families. This annual, signature event is one of the most anticipated within the child advocacy community and throughout Miami-Dade County. Join us in celebrating these champions and be inspired to make a lasting impact on the lives of our children.

Nominations

Nomination period has ended.

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Please be sure to review award criteria below before submitting your nomination.

Award Categories

David Lawrence Jr. Champion for Children Award

David Lawrence Jr. Champion for Children Award

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Excellence in Direct Service Award

Excellence in Direct Service Award

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Excellence in Youth Leadership Award

Excellence in Youth Leadership Award

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Excellence in Advocacy Award

Excellence in Advocacy Award

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Program of the Year Award

Program of the Year Award

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2024 Presenting Sponsor

TD Bank Logo

2024 Video Recap

Together with our partners at the Florida Alliance of Children's Councils & Trusts (formerly the Florida Children’s Council), we develop and promote legislative and policy priorities.

Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

PNC Bank Logo

Gold Sponsors

City National Bank Logo
FIU Logo
Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald Logo
Senator Rene Garcia Logo
University of Miami Logo
WELS Logo
Wow Mktg Logo

Silver Sponsors

ACentral Logo
Mayor Levine Cava Logo
Florida Memorial University Logo
Greenberg Traurig Logo
Health Foundation South Florida Logo
KBCF Logo
Nicklaus Children's Hospital Banner
Comm Roberto Gonzalez Logo
United Way Logo

Bronze Sponsors

Adrienne Arsht Center Logo
Baptist Health Banner
Barry University Logo
CitrusFCN Logo
Corcoran Partners Logo
Ampact Early Learning Corps Logo
EdFed Banner
FPL  Logo
Jewish Community Services Of South Florida Logo
Our Children Have Rights-org Logo
Renaissance Logo
US Soccer Foundation Logo

Dr. William E. Pelham. Jr

2024 David Lawrence Jr Champion for Children

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We're here to help! If you have any questions or need more information, our FAQ section has answers to the most common inquiries about our programs, funding opportunities, and more.

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