Stephen Black named 2009 Children's Advocate Award Recipient!
The 19th annual luncheon was held on Monday, March 9 at the Sheraton Birmingham Ballroom (click for directions). The event honors those improving the lives of children in central Alabama and raises funds for Childcare Resources programs.
Stephen was among 20 individuals and organizations nominated for the award, which was given at the 19th annual Children’s Advocate Award Luncheon held today at the Sheraton Birmingham Ballroom. The event honors those improving the lives of children in central Alabama and raises funds for Childcare Resources programs.
Stephen Black's contributions to the state of Alabama do not come in small size. He has a passionate belief in the potential of every Alabama child and believes he has an obligation to help improve those young lives. Instead of turning away from this responsibility Stephen makes a difference in the lives of tens of thousands of Alabama's children throughout the state by building collaborations, inspiring individuals, and delivering high-quality results.
Lee J. Styslinger, III, president and chief executive officer of Altec Inc., in Birmingham, along with wife Kelly Stylslinger served as honorary chairs of the luncheon, which benefits Childcare Resources. Click here for full press release.
Joanna Burleson and Willie Chriesman were the luncheon planning committee co-chairs for the 2009 luncheon. Committee members were: Dover Currie, Marzette Fisher, Derry Herring, Sherri Jackson, Dr. Carden Johnston, Carla McEwen, Teresa Odom, Carole Marcus Pizitz, Carla Roberson, Guin Robinson, Cara Ross, Carla Simmons and Leila Watson.
In addition to the award recipient, the 2009 Nominees included:
APT
Constance Burnes, Wilkerson Middle School
CBS 42
Susan Cotten
The Dixon Foundation
Mitchell’s Place
Gaynell Hendricks, Wee Care Academy
Kids First Awareness Coalition
Jefferson County Children’s Policy Council
Kimberly Kirklin, Alys Stephens Center
McWane Science Center
Betsy Rogers, Brighton Middle School
Restoration Academy
RUSH Initiative
Summit Products, LLC
UAB Shaken Baby Prevention Program
Kathi Wales, Jefferson State Community College
Representative Cam Ward, Alabama Autism Task Force
Dot Willingham
CHILDCARE RESOURCES PRESENTED BEN AND LUANNE RUSSELL WITH THE MARGIE CURRY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT THE 2009 CHILDREN’S ADVOCATE AWARD LUNCHEON
The luncheon featured the presentation of the 2nd Annual Margie Curry Lifetime Achievement Award. The award honors Curry, founding executive director of Childcare Resources, who retired in 2007 from her work with the agency. Benjamin and Luanne Russell received the award in 2009.
The Russells have dedicated themselves to improving the lives of children through CARE Alabama, Children’s Harbor and their work with Children’s Hospital. For more information on Ben and Luanne Russell, click here for the press release.
2009 Children’s Advocate Award Luncheon Sponsors
AT&T
BBVA Compass
Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Molten, Allen & Williams Insurance
Sheryl and Jon Kimerling
ArchitectureWorks
Balch & Bingham LLP
Cory Watson Crowder & DeGaris
Jemison Investment Co., Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Belk
O'Neal Steel
Regions Bank
Robins & Morton
Royal Cup
Sellers, Richardson, Holman & West, LLP
ServisFirst Bank
Vulcan Materials Company
Past Award Recipients
The Alabama Child Caring Foundation
Betty Bell
Birmingham Museum of Art Department of Education and Public Programs
Lois Alexander Caldwell
Charity League
Children’s Dance Foundation
Children’s Fresh Air Farm
Lois “Mama” Coleman
Corporate Foundation for Children
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Congressman Bud Cramer
Gayle Cunningham
Dr. Jim Dearth
Suzanne Durham
Dr. Gary Edwards
Ensley Young Mothers Program
Family Times Magazine
Beth Franklin
The Honorable Jill Ganus
Rosalie Giattina
Robert Gilmore
Bettie Griggs
John Hall
Hand In Hand / United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham
Ronne Hess
Joseph Jenkins
Eva Jones
Mary Jones
Junior League of Birmingham
Junior League of Tuscaloosa
KIDS Korner / YWCA of Central Alabama
Kids in Distress (Kid One Transport)
Dr. Maude Lofton
Magic Moments
Bill Matthews
Migrant Head Start Ratchford Center
Jill Miree
Monday Morning Quarterback Club
My Place Child Development Center
Claudia Nichols
Parents and Teachers Together - PACT
Margaret Marks Porter
Preschool Partners
Drs. Craig & Sharon Ramey
Van L. Richey
Dr. Stuart Royal
Service Guild of Birmingham
Adele Stockham
The Honorable Sandra Ross Storm
UAB Engel Therapeutic Preschool
VOICES for Alabama’s Children
Individuals and nonprofit organizations may purchase a Patron Table for $750, which includes a table for eight and a listing in the luncheon program. Individual tickets are $65 per person. Corporate sponsorships are also available.
For sponsorship, reservation or other information on the 2009 luncheon, visit this site regularly or contact Joy Godsey, Childcare Resources Director of Development, at (205) 252-1991 ext. 305 or jgodsey@ccr-bhm.org.
