The Anne Laukaitis Champion for Children Award is in honor of Anne's distinguished Smart Start leadership and her long career dedicated to the service of young children and families in Cabarrus County. This award is given annually to an exceptional individual at the local level who is devoted to public service and whose leadership qualities have resulted in significant change for the betterment of young children, families, and communities.
Among the leadership qualities the recipient will exemplify are:
- Passionate commitment to the vision of a stronger community for children and families
- The ability to lead and inspire others in pursuit of that vision
- Personal integrity, humility, and professional will
- Willingness to work hard, stay the course even in the face of adversity, and acknowledge the contributions of others
- An unbridled and optimistic pursuit of that possibility
The 15th annual Anne Laukaitis Champion for Children Award will be presented during the 2024 Voices for Children Luncheon on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at McGill Baptist Church. The recipient will be honored and will receive a plaque of thanks during the event. The family of the recipient will be invited to the Voices for Children Luncheon to share in the award presentation.
See more details and view a list of previous award recipients here.