The PennAEYC Voice for Children Celebration

PennAEYC recognizes the critical role advocacy plays in access to high-quality early care and education settings and celebrates those who speak on behalf of Pennsylvania’s children. Community advocates are critical to ensuring all Pennsylvania children get the start that they deserve in school and in life.

The VOICE for Children Award is the only statewide award in Pennsylvania recognizing early care and education professionals, who are not paid advocates, that go above and beyond their daily work in the field by being grassroots leaders through advocacy and public policy efforts. The VOICE Award celebrates not only individual award recipients, but the early childhood profession. 

We are honored to celebrate the accomplishments of professionals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and commitment to advocating for high quality early learning opportunities in Pennsylvania.

PennAEYC is please to announce the 2026 Voice for Children Recipients

PennAEYC is proud to congratulate the 2026 VOICE for Children Award Recipients

PennAEYC is proud to congratulate the 2026 VOICE for Children Distinguished Career Award Recipients

Overnight Accommodations

Book you hotel room now for the Voice celebration event!

• Online Reservations: This is the dedicated reservation link** for the event.  **Important notes about the link: This link must be shared exactly as presented: https://www.hersheylodge.com/qr/VM564CJMUG/. If you click on the link and then copy a URL from the browser, the link will not work.
• Attendees who prefer to speak to a Reservation Agent have the option to call the Hershey Lodge Reservation office at 855-729-3108, and ask for the room block for the PA Assn for the Education of Young Children April 10 – 11, 2026. Attendees will identify themselves as part of PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN’s group and must provide their name, type of room, check-in and check-out dates and special accommodation requests.
• Please make your reservations prior to Thursday, March 12, 2026. After this date, room prices may increase and/or rooms may not be available. The room block is limited.
• Cost: $229.00 per room per night plus 11% taxes **Credit cards are charged a one night’s advance deposit including tax at time of booking a room reservation.

2026 Voice for Children Celebration Friday April 10, 2026 for 5:30pm to 8:30pm Hershey Lodge, 325 University Drive, Hershey PA 17033

Event Fees:

$160.00–Early Bird: January 26-February 28, 2026

$175.00–Regular Registration: March 1-March 31, 2026

Event Schedule:

Friday, April 10, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

• 5:30 PM to 6:30 pm Reception with a selection of light hors d’oeuvres and a cash beverage bar will be available
• 6:30 PM to 8:30 pm VOICE for Children Awards Dinner and Program

Voice for Children Celebration Sponsors

Interested in a 2026 VOICE for Children Celebration Sponsorship?

For information on how your company can support and sponsor PennAEYC events please contact Rose Snyder rsnyder@pennaeyc.org or call 717-635-9026 ext. 300

2026 VOICE for Children Premier Sponsors

2026 VOICE for Children Platinum Sponsors

2026 VOICE for Children Gold Sponsors

2026 VOICE for Children Silver Sponsors

2026 VOICE for Children Bronze Sponsors

2026 VOICE for Children Hero Sponsors

2025 VOICE for Children Supporters

For information on how your company can support and sponsor PennAEYC events please contact Rose Snyder at rsnyder@pennaeyc.org or call 717-635-9026.

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