Over 270 guests joined KidSafe Collaborative on April 18 to applaud outstanding individuals and partnerships working on the “front lines” of child protection in Chittenden County at KidSafe’s Annual Outstanding Service Awards Luncheon at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center. The yearly luncheon recognizes members of the community working to support families and protect children from maltreatment. Former DCF Commissioner Steve Dale was Master of Ceremonies. Also present were Governor Phil Scott, Burlington Chief of Police Brandon del Pozo, and representatives from Vermont Congressional offices.
The 2017 Awards were presented to:
Outstanding Professional: Holly Morehouse, Vermont Afterschool
Outstanding Promising Professional: Kelsey Francis-Fath, LUND
Gregory Packan Esq Award for Outstanding Children’s Advocacy: Tracey Wagner, University of Vermont Children's Hospital
Outstanding Volunteer: Ridmi Coe, VT Youth Development Program & FosterClub
Outstanding Collaboration: Chittenden County Children's Integrated Services Intake Team
Lifetime Achievement: Don Wright, Very Merry Theatre
Primary supporters included: The Pomerleau Foundation; Devonwood Investments; Dinse Knapp McAndrew; Northfield Savings Bank; Physican’s Computer Company; PC Construction; Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC; Tech Group; UVM Children’s Hospital.