CCSA's 2020 Triangle Child Care Awards — Child Care Services Association

Every two years, Child Care Services Association (CCSA) gathers community leaders, child care providers and advocates to celebrate the dedicated individuals working to ensure the Triangle’s children receive the highest quality of early care and education. On September 18, 2020, community leaders, child care providers and advocates logged in to the virtual 2020 Triangle Child Care Awards.

Thank you to everyone that joined us in recognizing a group of dedicated professionals who work each day to guarantee our children have the best possible start in life as we presented the Child Care Services Association Public Service Award, the Dorothy B. Graham Early Childhood Leadership Award and the Mary Y. Bridgers Early Childhood Teacher Award.

Congratulations to the 2020 Triangle Child Care Award Winners!

Child Care Services Association Public Service Award

Senator Floyd McKissick Jr.

Learn more about Senator Floyd McKissick Jr. here.

Dorothy B. Graham Early Childhood Leadership Award

Pam Dowdy

Learn more about Pam Dowdy here.

Child Care Services Association Public Service Award

Reverend Dr. Michael Page

Learn more about Reverend Dr. Michael Page here.

Mary Y. Bridgers Early Childhood Teacher Award

Graciela Muñoz

Learn more about Graciela Muñoz here.

The 2020 Mary Y. Bridgers Early Childhood Teacher Award finalists were…

Jennifer Rannow from Precious Lambs Early Learning Center

Tashina Foust from Harvest Learning Center

“Congratulations to all our winners. These award winners remind us that good things can happen for young children in child care, Head Start and public school settings, that leadership for early childhood is needed and can be found in all settings and that leadership and advocacy matter,” said Marsha Basloe, president of CCSA.

Awards

CCSA presented three awards recognizing the impact of early childhood educators, public servants and the community on young children and their families.

Child Care Services Association Public Service Award
The Public Service Award honors an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of early education in the Triangle. Private citizens who volunteer their service to the community and elected public officials are eligible for the Public Service Award.

Dorothy B. Graham Award
The Dorothy B. Graham Award is given to an individual who has been a leader in improving early education in the Triangle.

Mary Y. Bridgers Early Childhood Teacher Award
The Mary Y. Bridgers Early Childhood Teacher Award recognizes an early childhood educator for their commitment to young children.