INFORMATION BULLETIN

2010CFD0001-000037 Jan. 18, 2010

Ministry of Children and Family Development

 

NOMINATE A CHILD-CARE PROVIDER TODAY

 

VICTORIA – Do you know a skilled child-care professional who is making a positive difference for children and their families in your community? Nominate them for an Award of Excellence.

 

Nominations for the 2010 Child Care Awards of Excellence are now open. The awards recognize the exceptional contributions made by early childhood educators and licensed family child-care providers across British Columbia.

 

Nominations for individuals who demonstrate excellence in child care are being accepted in the following categories:

 

·         General

·         Aboriginal Child-Care Provider, including the Lenora Pritchard Award of Excellence

·         Family Child-Care Provider

·         Promising New Early Childhood Educator

·         Promising New Family Child-Care Provider

·         Lifetime Achievement

 

All nominations must be received by Feb. 28, 2010. Winners will be announced in May, Child Care Month in British Columbia.

 

            For guidelines and forms to nominate a child-care professional in your community, please visit: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/awards/index.htm.

 

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Contact:

Christine Ash Media Relations Ministry of Children and Family Development 250 356-1639

 

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