CWLA National Conference Awards
For: Individuals who have worked to improve the lives of children and families.
By: Child Welfare League of America
Winners: The Anna Quindlen Award for Excellence in Journalism on Behalf of Children and Families: Kevin Doran of WROC-TV8, Rochester, N.Y., for coverage of adoption; Steven Smith and Carla Savalli of the Spokesman Review in Spokane, Wash., for stories about child abuse and neglect.
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Jake Mayes (right), whom CWLA recognized for connecting foster youths to mentors and potential foster families. |
The Kids-to-Kids National Service Awards: Jake Mayes, 17, of Vienna, Va., who organized community activities that connected foster children with mentors and potential adoptive families; Desirae Suggs, 16, of Savannah, Ga., a member of the Chatham County Youth Commission, for coordinating and participating in service projects; Monica Wilson, 15, of Hockessin, Del., a member of the Youth Philanthropy Board of the Delaware Community Foundation, for youth advocacy and volunteer work.
Contact: (703) 412-2400, www.cwla.org/awards
National Awards for Citizen Diplomacy
For: People who have shown exemplary professionalism and cultural understanding in their work as citizen diplomats.
By: U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy
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Greg Mortensen |
Winners Include: Anjali Bhatia, 19, of Kinnelon, N.J., who founded Discover Worlds, a youth-run organization that encourages relations between the United States and Rwanda, and helps orphans and HIV/AIDS-infected youth remain in school; Khris Nedam, an elementary school teacher in Livonia, Mich., and founder of Kids4AfghanKids, which aids school restoration in Afghanistan; and Greg Mortensen of Bozeman, Mont., who co-founded Central Asia Institute, which helps bring community-based education to children in remote mountain regions.
Contact: (515) 282-7145, m.molstre@essmanassociates.com
Awards Available
Intergenerational Photography Contest
For: Photographs featuring youth and senior citizens interacting, taken by people up to age 21 or age 50 and over.
By: MetLife Foundation and Generations United
Deadline: March 31
Contact: (202) 289-3979, www.gu.org
2008 Science and Service Awards
For: Community-based organizations that have shown outstanding achievement in their implementation of mental health and substance abuse interventions.
By: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Deadline: March 31
Contact: (240) 276-2130, www.samhsa.gov
Robert F. Allen Symbol of H.O.P.E. Award
For: Individual efforts in health advocacy among culturally diverse or underserved populations.
By: American Journal of Health Promotion, California Wellness Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Deadline: April 25
Contact: (248) 682-0707, www.healthpromotionjournal.com
Reel Teens Festival 2008
For: Teen-created movies, on video or film.
By: Greene Room Media Players
Deadline: April 15
Contact: (845) 246-1598, www.reelteens.org
