Family Champion Awards
JOIN US APRIL 26 IN CHARLOTTE
The 2024 Family Champion Awards will be held April 26 at the Duke Endowment in Charlotte, NC. Join us for an afternoon dedicated to celebrating the essence of family! The Awards Luncheon will be an intimate yet impactful gathering of family service professionals and advocates. The 2024 theme is “Honoring Family Champions in Stories and Spoken Word.”
Join us at this free luncheon as we delve into the heartwarming narratives of North Carolina’s families through spoken word performances and storytelling sessions. We will honor social workers through Family Champion Awards, celebrating professionals who go the extra mile to support their communities and support family well-being for all.
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ABOUT THE AWARDS LUNCHEON
The Family Champion Awards will celebrate social workers, in various industries, across North Carolina who go the extra mile for families. Each awardee receives recognition at the luncheon, including a $150 cash prize. Sponsored by the Institute for Family at CHSNC, this event honors those who strengthen, build, and advocate for families. Their dedication forms the backbone of every resilient family. Be part of this inspiring occasion as we celebrate their invaluable contributions.
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NOMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Nominations have be collected and our awards selection committee is judging the applications. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination application! If we have any questions you will be notified. Join us April 26 to meet the winners of the 2024 Family Champion Awards.
The awards selection committee consists of members from the Institute for Family, UNC School of Social Work, and other awards stakeholders. Meet the 2023 winners in our article reviewing their passion and commitment to families.
If you have questions about the Family Champion Awards, please contact the Institute for Family team at information@instituteforfamily.org.
WHO CAN BE NOMINATED
The 2024 Family Champion Awards welcome nominations of all social workers! Eligible award recipients include practitioners working in various settings such as:
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Schools and educational institutions
- Nonprofit organizations and community agencies
- Mental health clinics and counseling centers
- Child welfare and foster care agencies
- Substance abuse treatment centers
- Correctional facilities and reentry programs
- Aging and eldercare services
- Disability advocacy and support organizations
- Homeless shelters and housing assistance programs
These social work field examples showcase the diverse range of settings where social workers make a difference in the lives of families. Nominations were open to professionals who demonstrate a commitment to family support and community advocacy through their work.
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