Chiles Advocate Award Nomination

We Are Now Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Chiles Advocacy Award!

Each year, Children’s Week FloridaTM presents the Lawton and Rhea Chiles Advocacy Award to a Floridian who has dedicated time and energy working as an advocate on behalf of statewide issues affecting the status and well-being of children, youth, and families, and who has engaged others to promote policies and/or programs benefiting those most in need. The annual award recipient may have a record of service in a professional and/or voluntary capacity.

This 2023 Chiles Advocacy Award recipient will be honored on Monday, March 27, 2023, during the Children’s Week FloridaTM Advocacy Dinner and Awards Ceremony. The award recipient will also be invited to participate in Children’s Week FloridaTM events across the week, helping to inspire young minds and the next generation of advocates. This includes Children’s Day at the Capitol (March 28) and Teen Thursday (March 30).

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Anyone can submit a nomination; you may nominate yourself.
  • Nominees must have demonstrated a commitment to advocating for public policies that improve the lives of Florida’s children, youth, and their families.
  • Nominees must represent the highest standards of professionalism and be well recognized as a leader in Florida’s efforts to address children, youth, and family issues.

To submit a Chiles Advocacy Award nomination, complete all fields including Nominee Information, Nominee Narrative/Personal Statement, and upload a recent Photo. Or you can click here to download a PDF nomination of the Chiles Award with instructions. These may be submitted via email or by USPS.

All nominations will be reviewed by the Children’s Week FloridaTM Advocacy Awards Committee, a volunteer peer review group consisting of previous Chiles Advocacy Award winners, community partners, and other advocates. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, January 13, 2023.

Nominator Information

What is your first and last name? *
Nominator Name
What organization do you currently work for? If not applicable, what organization did you most recently work for? *
Nominator Organization
What is/was your role at this organization? Please provide your position or title. *
Nominator Position or Title

Nominator Contact Information

Phone *
Email *
Mailing Address *

Nominee Information

Who are you submitting this nomination for? Please provide their first and last name. *
Nominee Name
What organization do they currently work for? If not applicable, what organization did they most recently work for? *
Nominee Organization
What is/was their role at this organization? Please provide their position or title. *
Nominee Position or Title

Nominee Contact Information

Phone *
Email *
Mailing Address *

Tell Us About the Nominee

What role has this individual played in advocating for others? This may include advocacy for public policy changes or programs that improve the lives of young children, teens, and families. *
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Was this advocacy at the state or national level? *
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How does this individual demonstrate strong leadership skills? Please provide examples demonstrating how this individual leads as a positive example to others. *
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Is this individual involved in philanthropic endeavors that aim to improve the lives of young children, teens, or families? If yes, please give examples of this individual's philanthropy. *
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Is there anything else we should know about this individual? *
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Please upload a recent photo of the nominee.
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