The VOICE for Children Celebration will feature a reception, dinner and a presentation of the 2018 VOICE for Children Award, Distinguished Career Award and Vision Award.

The VOICE Award is the only statewide award in Pennsylvania recognizing the grassroots leaders whose work impacts the quality of care and education for young children. Now in its eighth year, the VOICE Award celebrates not only individual award recipients, but the early childhood profession.

We are honored to celebrate the accomplishments of four professionals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and commitment to advocating for high quality early learning opportunities in Pennsylvania.

The 2018 VOICE for Children Award will be presented to Dewetta Logan M.ED., Owner/Director, Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center,  Philadelphia PA

The 2018 VOICE for Children Award will be presented in memory of Patricia (Miss Pat) Cobbs, Owner, JLC DayCare, Swissvale, PA 

The 2018 Distinguished Career Award will be presented to William H Isler, President Emeritus, The Fred Rogers Company, Pittsburgh PA

The 2018 Vision Award will be presented to Peter Danchak, President, Northeast PA, PNC Bank, Scranton PA