Akron Children's seeks nominations

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Nominations are being accepted for the Children’s Advocate Award, which will be presented by Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley at the Champions for our Valley’s Children celebration May 7 at The Lake Club.

Nominees may be individuals, group of individuals or an organization and can be self-nominated or nominated by another person.

Nominees must reside in the Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley service area, which consists of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties in Northeast Ohio, and Mercer and Lawrence counties in Western Pennsylvania. Selection criteria for the Children’s Advocate Award are as follows: demonstrates a deep, caring desire to help children; has taken action to address a problem facing local youth; has provided three or more years of service directly affecting the well-being of children; addresses a broad problem affecting a large number of youth; demonstrates a long-term commitment to finding solutions to the problem/issue, primarily at the local level; gives personal volunteer service over and above the expectations of his/her career or profession; and promotes continuation of his/her advocacy or service by enlisting others to join in solving the problem and enhancing the well-being of children and the community.

In order to be considered, the completed nomination form and accompanying narrative must be received by March 3. For a nomination form, visit www.akronchildrens.org/mvchampions or call 330-746-8712. The Champions for our Valley’s Children Celebration Dinner will recognize donors, volunteers, staff and community partners who have supported the hospital. Reservations are $50 per person and corporate sponsorships are available.