Do you know an individual, team, organization, or business in Pierce County that deserves to be recognized for their extraordinary ability to make children and families feel encouraged, uplifted, and supported?

Nominate them today for the 2025 Champions for Children Award!

Nominations will be accepted through July 31st, 2025.

Up to 5 nominees will be selected as Champions for Children and recognized with a surprise award between August and October 2025.

Who is Making a Difference in Our Community?

Each year we invite the community to nominate those special people who are committed to building systems and programs that support all children and families, especially those impacted by systemic oppression.

  • Who do you know that is making a difference in our community?

  • Who is always going that extra mile to show they care in unique and meaningful ways?

 

2024 Champions (left to right: Rachel Lettieri, M.S. (Pediatrics Northwest), Michelle Perry (Amara), and Carol Mitchel, J.D., M.A (Institute for Black Justice).
Not Pictured: Nelson Rascon (DadsMOVE).

 

2024 Champions For ChiLDREN
VIDEO Montage

 

Champions Through the Years

 
 
 

Questions?

Please contact Muriel Herrera-Velasquez, PCECN Program Manager, with any questions. She can be reached at muriel@first5fundamentals.org.

 
 
 

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Champions for Children 2025

Celebrating the individuals, teams, and organization in Pierce County that have an extraordinary ability to make children and families feel encouraged, uplifted, and supported!