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 will be 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 possibility.
The 18th Annual Anne Laukaitis Champion for Children Award will be given at the 2026 Voices for Children Annual Meeting and Luncheon of the CCPC Board of Directors on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. The recipient will be honored and will receive a plaque of thanks. The family of the recipient will be invited to join us and share in the award presentation.
Nomination Procedures
Who can make nominations? Nominations for the Anne Laukaitis Champion for Children Award can be submitted by anyone that works and serves in Cabarrus County. The nominee must have worked to improve the lives of young children in Cabarrus County and exemplifies the above-mentioned leadership qualities.
When is the deadline for award nominations? Nominations must be emailed to Lauren Westin at lauren@cabarruspartnership.org or mailed (P.O. Box 87, Kannapolis, NC 28082-0087) by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Who will review the nominations? Nominations will be reviewed by our board appointed Nominations Review Committee.
Who should I call if I need additional information? Please call Lauren Westin 704-933-8278 ext. 4 or email at lauren@cabarruspartnership.org with any questions regarding the nomination or award.
Submit Your Nomination
Complete the nomination form online or download it as a Word document and submit it to us via email or by mail before the deadline.
