The KidSafe Collaborative will recognize individuals and partnerships working on the “front lines” of child protection in Chittenden County at their Annual Outstanding Service Awards Luncheon, Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center, starting at 11 a.m. Held annually in April, which is national Prevent Child Abuse month, the luncheon honors members of the community working to support families and protect children from abuse and neglect and highlights the challenges they face every day. University of Vermont Children’s Hospital Chief of Pediatrics Dr. Lewis First will be returning as the Master of Ceremonies, joining KidSafe in presenting the honors.
Many of Vermont’s most dedicated and skilled social workers, volunteers, counselors, and teachers as well as business, government and community leaders and citizens attend the awards to honor this important work. The honorees share extraordinary human interest stories of helping families in crisis. The 2016 Awards will be presented to:
Outstanding Professional: Kristy Trask, Care Coordinator for Hagan, Rinehart & Connolly Pediatricians, PLLC
Outstanding Promising Professional: Danni Pratt, J.O.B.S. Program Coordinator, Howard Center in collaboration with Spectrum and Voc Rehab VT
Gregory Packan Esq. Award for Outstanding Children’s Advocacy: Robin Hood, Director of Support Services & Early Learning, Winooski School District
Outstanding Volunteer: Garth Allen, volunteer with Center City Little League, Burlington High School, City of Burlington
Outstanding Collaboration: Lund New Horizons Education Program and Community College of Vermont
Lifetime Achievement: Toki Eley, Director of Family & Children Services, Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties
Special Recognition: Linda Johnson, Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
The KidSafe Collaborative is a Burlington based non-profit that works with dozens of partner agencies, individuals and organizations to improve our community’s response to child abuse and neglect. The Awards Luncheon, now in its 27th year, is also a fundraiser for KidSafe and includes both silent and live auctions. The awards luncheon takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center, 870 Williston Road, South Burlington. Tickets are $25 and are available at kidsafeawards2016.eventbrite.com Information: www.kidsafevt.org or (802) 863-9626.
Event supporters include sponsors: North Stars Masonry; CCS Constructors; PC Construction; Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer, PC; UVM Children’s Hospital; Physician’s Computer Company; People’s United Bank; Tech Group; Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew, PC; Merchants Bank; Hagan, Rinehart & Connolly Pediatricians; Trust Company of Vermont; JMM & Associates; Red Sapphire Consulting; Fanny Allen Foundation; Marathon Health; Strategies for College; Willie Racine Jeep; BlueCross BlueShield of VT; Sheraton Burlington and PSAV; Channel 17 Town Meeting Television; and many individuals and businesses who contribute auction items.