2009 Florette Angel Memorial Child Advocacy Award Recipient:
Cecilia Zalkind
The Association for Children of New Jersey


Cecilia Zalkind was recognized for her outstanding work for the children of New Jersey.  Read more here.

"When policymakers, the press and foundations want a thoughtful and informed view on issues affecting children, they call Ceil. She is recognized as one of the most credible and courageous advocates not only in New Jersey but nationally as well."

Bill Bentley, president and CEO of Voices for America’s Children.

 

Judy Watts (Agenda for Children in Louisiana), 2005 recipient; Karen Crompton (Voices for Utah Children), 2006 recipient; Elizabeth Burke Bryant (Rhode Island KIDS COUNT), 2007 recipient; and Jetta Bernier (Massachusetts Citizens for Children), 1997 recipient, at the 2007 award ceremony in New Orleans, LA. 

Award History
2008 - Ellie Goldberg - Maine Children's Alliance

2007 - Elizabeth Burke Bryant - Rhode Island KIDS COUNT

2006 - Karen Crompton - Voices for Utah Children

2005 - Judith Watts - Agenda for Children (LA)

2004 - Shelly Yanoff - Public Citizens for Children & Youth (then, Philadelphia Citizens for Children & Youth)

2003 - Gail Nayowith - Citizens' Committee for Children of New York

2002 - No award presented

2001 - Roz McGee - Voices for Utah Children

2000 - Anne Roberts - Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy

1999 - Carol Kamin - Children’s Action Alliance

1998 - Anne Arnesen - Wisconsin Council on Children and Families

1997 - Jetta Bernier - Massachusetts Citizens for Children

1996 - David Richart - Kentucky Youth Advocates