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 that they deserve in school and in 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 ninth year, the VOICE Award celebrates not only individual award recipients, but the early childhood profession.
Do you know an outstanding early childhood professional who is raising their voice to make a difference in the lives of young children and families through advocacy? PennAEYC is asking you to nominate qualified individuals to be recognized for their contributions. Download the award description and nomination form here 2019VOICEAwardDescription and 2019 VOICE for Children Award Nomination Form.
The winner will be honored at the VOICE for Children Award Reception and Dinner in spring 2019 in Harrisburg, PA!
Nominees must:
- Display dispositions of a model early childhood advocate, including (but not exclusive to) serving as an expert witness, providing public testimony, appearing in media, serving on a board in a public policy capacity, receiving distinctive honors or awards for previous advocacy work, leading advocacy campaigns or actions, working with leaders and elected officials to affect change, and/or recognized as an early childhood leader among his or her community.
- Be a current member of PennAEYC to be considered.
Nominations must be submitted no later than October 31, 2018.
The 2018 VOICE for Children Award 
The 2018 Vision Award
