Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children

Sixth Annual Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children’s Ms. Emma Children’s Service Award

Beaufort/Hyde Partnership for Children would like to recognize an outstanding individual or organization that is investing in young children and families in Beaufort and Hyde Counties.  During our Annual Meeting, the Partnership will recognize a “champion” who has made a difference in the lives of young children and families.

Nominees may be individuals, groups, organizations, or businesses that have made a substantial contribution to young children and families in Beaufort and/or Hyde County.  We are inviting nominations to identify “champions” who demonstrate many or all of the following characteristics:

• Dedication to developing services for young children, Kindergarten age and younger, in Beaufort and/or Hyde County.

• Commitment to working in partnership with community agencies and/or volunteers.

• Advocate for improved public policy and/or services for young children.

• Inspires others to greater service for young children.

• Demonstrates leadership in services or issues for young children and families.

• Working at least one year in the area for which they are being nominated.

Nomination Guidelines

Service Award Nomination Form

Please complete the service award nomination form and submit to the Partnership office by 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2012. If you need more information or have any questions regarding our Award, please contact:

Lisa Woolard, Executive Director

252-975-4667, ext. 3

The Week of the Young Child 2012 is April 22nd-28th. Week of the Young Child is an Annual Celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Yong Children (NAEYC).  It is a public campaign intended to raise awareness on the needs of young children and their families. It is also an opportunity to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet the needs of young children and their families. The Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children has many  activities scheduled for the week including a Kid Care Connection Expo and Children’s Parade/Festival. Our Celebrate Children’s Festival will feature a performance by Pamlico Joe and Clean Water Flow. FREE KONA ICE will also be provided by Jim Pounds, local franchise owner. Please visit our Week of the Young Child tab  to find out more details about the week and how you can participate.  We look forward to seeing you.

We are currently making appointments for Pre-K Screenings. Please call Becki Brinson at 252-975-4647 ext. 2 to make an appointment today. The screenings will actually be held March 12th – 15th at the Ed Tech Center in Washington, NC.