Nominate a child advocate for the 2009 John L. Snook Child Advocate Award. This award honors an individual who has demonstrated over time a continuing commitment to the well being of children and families in the community and to the advancement of children’s issues through volunteer or professional services and/or public advocacy.
Your submission should include no more than a two-page description of why this person should receive the award. Please include:
How this individual has contributed to children in our region.
With what child-focused organization(s) this individual has been involved.
Number of years this individual has given his/her time and resources to children.
Any other pertinent information
Is Your Employer Family-Friendly?
Nominate your employer for the 2009 Mitch Van Yahres Family Friendly Employer Award. This award honors an employer with practices that instill a family friendly work culture. CYFS recognizes the benefits to employers and employees when family needs are fulfilled. Only organizations, businesses or other employers are eligible and only employees may nominate.
Your submission should include no more than a two-page description of why this employer should receive the award with examples of family friendly practices you have experienced that have affected your life. Examples might include ways in which your employer showed a unique understanding of family commitments, unexpected crises, or ways in which policies have been crafted to focus on family needs.
