Action on Behalf of Children Awards
The Action on Behalf of Children (ABC) Awards are presented in special recognition to those who care about children in San Joaquin County. Created in 1988 by Joan Richards, founder of Family Resource and Referral Center, and several community members, the awards recognize those outstanding members of the  community that are doing more than just ‘the average’ for children.
Nominations can now be submitted for the 2012 ABC Awards. Obtain a nomination form by:
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visiting any of our offices,
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using our convenient online form,
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calling Diane at (209) 461-2915 or Tony at 461-2966.
Award Winners for 2011
Child Care Center
- Misty Worthy, Lodi Head Start Preschool
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Child Care Provider
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Child Advocate
- Cathy Long, SJC Office of Education
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Public Employee
- Quirina Villarrea, Harrison Elementary School
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Non-Profit Group
- Valley Concert Band, Inc.
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Media
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Lifetime Achievement Awards
- Joan Richards, FRRC Founder
- Dorothy Armstrong, SJC Family Child Care Association Founder
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Congratulations to all the winners recognized at the
24th Annual ABC Awards Dinner
Thursday, November 3, 2011.
For more information, call Diane Kramer at
(209) 461-2915 or (800) 526-1555, x2915.
Nomination categories:
Child Care Provider
- Recognizes individuals & businesses who provide early childhood care and education, including Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers. The nomination may be for an individual or a business
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Child Advocate
- Recognizes an individual who has advocated for children through their work, volunteerism, or both
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Kids Helping Kids
- Recognizes exemplary efforts by a child/group of children whose efforts benefit other children. Nominations must be for children ages 8 years to 18 years of age.
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Public Agencies and Schools
- Recognizes an institution for their work to support the needs of children and advocate on behalf of children in our region
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Business
- Recognizes a for-profit business who has supported the needs of children through unique and/or exemplary actions
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Non-Profit Organizations
- Recognizes a program or project of a nonprofit organization that benefits children in our region
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Media
- Recognizes exemplary efforts by a media source to promote the needs and challenges of children, families, and/or child care providers in our region
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For future sponsorship and other information, contact FRRC Public Relations at (209) 461-2966.
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