The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children recognizes the critical role advocacy plays in high quality early learning settings and celebrates those who speak on behalf of Pennsylvania's children. As the voice for early care and learning, community advocates are an invaluable component to assuring all Pennsylvania's children get the start they deserve in school and life.

The VOICE for Children Award is the only statewide award in Pennsylvania recognizing the grassroots leaders whose work impacts the quality of care for young children in diverse settings.  Now in its tenth year, the VOICE Award celebrates not only individual award recipients, but the early childhood profession.

Download 2020 VOICE Award Description 

Event Schedule: 

Friday November 6, 2020

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Virtual Celebration Costs:

$25.00 per person, to purchase group tickets contact Rose Snyder at rsnyder@pennaeyc.org

Click here to register today for the VOICE for Children Celebration

Ariana Apolinario

VOICE BIO, Ariana Apolinario

VOICE for Children Student Honoree

Early Childhood Teacher, Inspiration Station Early Learning Center

Dr. Tammi McMillan

VOICE BIO, Dr. Tammi McMillan

VOICE for Children Honoree

Director of Early Childhood Apprentice Hub, Carlow University

Leslie Spina

VOICE BIO, Leslie Spina

VOICE for Children Honoree

Founder, Owner and Executive Director, Kinder Academy Inc.

Richard Fiene, Ph.D.

VOICE BIO, Dr. Fiene

Distinguished Career Honoree

Research Psychologist

Debbie Gallagher, M.Ed.

VOICE BIO, Debbie Gallagher

Distinguished Career Honoree

Early Head Start Director, Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center Early Head Start 

Patricia (Pat) Miiller

VOICE BIO, Pat Miiller

Distinguished Career Honoree

In loving memory of our friend, Early Childhood Advocate and Leader