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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.

April 30, 2025
Check-In & Networking: 11 a.m.; Program: noon - 1:30 p.m

Jungle Island – Bloom Ballroom. 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, Florida 33132

2025 Honorees

Constance Collins
President, Lotus House Women's Shelter
David Lawrence Jr. Champion for Children Award

Jorge Plasencia
Excellence in Advocacy Award

Linda Hudson
Sr. Classroom Assistant, University of Miami Linda Ray Intervention Center
Excellence in Direct Service Award

Maurits Acosta
Student, Hialeah-Miami Lakes Sr. High School
Excellence in Youth Leadership Award

Summer Youth Internship Program
Program of the Year

Lotus House Children Services Parenting Program
Program of the Year

Ten North Group Keeping Our Promise Program
Program of the Year

Sponsorships

Learn more about becoming a sponsor for the 2025 Champions for Children Awards Ceremony.

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

PNC Bank Logo

Gold

FIU Center for Children & Families Logo

Silver

Baptist Health Logo
Greenberg Traurig Logo

Award Categories

David Lawrence Jr. Champion for Children Award

David Lawrence Jr. Champion for Children Award

Excellence in Direct Service Award

Excellence in Direct Service Award

Excellence in Youth Leadership Award

Excellence in Youth Leadership Award

Excellence in Advocacy Award

Excellence in Advocacy Award

Program of the Year Award

Program of the Year Award