Do you know a person who has made a tremendous difference in the life of a child? A caregiver who has dedicated his or her life to giving children the best start possible? An education professional who has raised the bar on what can be accomplished in a school setting (through second grade)? A person who gives his or her all to make sure children can be all they can be?
Banquet October 2
If you know a person dedicated to the Wayne County Children’s Coalition’s tenet of “happy, healthy children who love to learn,” the coalition wants to hear from you. The group will be honoring an individual recognized as “Care Giver of the Year,” and another receiving the “Lifetime Achievement Award for Service to Children” at their annual Early Care and Education Professional’s Recognition Dinner on October 2, 2008 at Bennoco’s in Hamlin.
Tell the Coalition about the person you feel should be honored as “Caregiver of the Year.” This individual must be an early childhood professional (child care director, teacher, teacher’s aide, support staff or family/group child care provider caring for children ranging in age from infant to second grade.) They must have worked in the field for at least five years, be currently employed in one of the above-listed positions and live/work in Wayne County.
Tell the Coalition about an individual you feel has earned the “Lifetime Achievement Award for Service to Children.” This individual may be a provider of early child care services, but this also includes public officials, medical professionals, agency personnel, business leaders and others who serve the needs of children. They must have worked in a child-related field for a minimum of 20 years, demonstrate leadership in improving the quality of life for children in our community and live/work in Wayne County.
Nominate by Sept. 19
To make a nomination, please request a form by calling the phone number listed below. Or, the following information can be provided: award category (Caregiver of the Year or Lifetime Achievement), your name, address and phone number. Also needed is the nominee’s name, address, phone, position/profession and their place of employment. Include a narrative of no more than two typewritten, double-spaced pages describing reasons for nominating this person. Include number of years of service and be sure to address the criteria as outlined for the specific category, as listed in the preceding paragraphs. All nominees must live and/or work in Wayne County. They must possess characteristics that demonstrate a commitment to children and their families.
Mail nominations to Michele Young--Program Director, Wayne County Children’s Coalition, 648 West Park Street, Honesdale, PA  18431. Nominations must be postmarked by September 19, 2008. The award recipient, and an individual who nominated him/her, will be welcomed as guests at the Wayne County Children’s Coalition’s Early Care and Education Professional’s Recognition Dinner on October 2.
Answers to any additional questions, or requests for nomination forms, can be obtained by contacting the Coalition at 253-9200, ext. 1616 or wccc@wcchildrenscoalition.com.
The children of Wayne County are its most important asset. Tell the coalition about the people who are making a positive difference in the lives of children, who are the future. Happy, healthy children who love to learn is just one of the goals of the Wayne County Children’s Coalition. The coalition reaches out to promote healthy development for every child in Wayne County.