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The Children’s Trust to Host its Annual ‘Champion for Children’ Award Ceremony

Individuals and Organizations to be Honored for their Achievements and
Services for Children and Families

Scheduled for Friday, November 19th

WHAT: Now in its sixth year, The Children's Trust Champions for Children awards ceremony honors
individuals and programs that have achieved greatness in their service to children and families. Additionally, this year, The Children's Trust Champions for Children Awards Ceremony will celebrate the resiliency of the Haitian people and its culture through the event's décor, menu and entertainment. This annual, signature event has become one of the most coveted within the community of child advocates and in all of Miami-Dade County and serves as an inspiration to others to follow in the path of our award recipients.

Awards are presented in the following categories:

David Lawrence Jr. Champion for Children Award
2010 Recipient: Jean Caceres-Gonzalez, His House Children's Home

David Lawrence Jr. Champion for Children Award
2010 Recipient: Sister Lucia Ceccotti, Marion Center School & Services

Excellence in Public Policy
2010 Recipient: Senator Rudy Garcia

Excellence in Direct Service for Children and Families
2010 Recipient: Daryl Miller, Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation

Excellence in School Readiness Programming
2010 Recipient: University of Miami Linda Ray Intervention Center,
Project "Hand n' Hand"

Excellence in Youth Programming for School and Life Success
2010 Recipient: Thomas Armour Youth Ballet

Excellence in Health Family or Community Services
2010 Recipient: The Children of Inmates Service Partnership

WHO: The Children's Trust is a dedicated source of revenue established by voter referendum to improve the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County by making strategic investments in their futures.

WHEN: Friday, November 19, 2010, Noon – 2 p.m.

WHERE: Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132

DETAILS: Tickets are $45.00 per person. To purchase tickets, please call 305-571-5700. To learn more about The Children's Trust, please call 211 or visit www.thechildrenstrust.org.