Join us February 22-27, 2026 Home 2026 Events Celebration of the Hands February 22, 2026 Florida State Capitol 400 S Monroe St Tallahassee FL 32399 Advocacy Dinner & Awards Ceremony February 23, 2026 Donald L. Tucker Civic Center 505 W Pensacola St Tallahassee FL 32301 Children's Day at the Capitol...
2025 Youth Advocate Nominees
The Youth Advocate Award is presented to a young person (under the age of 18 or a current K-12 student) who has worked diligently over the past year as an advocate, initiating positive change for themselves, their peers, their communities, or statewide. We are so proud of our 2025 Youth...
2025 Impact Advocate Nominees
This Impact Advocate Award recognizes an individual who is actively engaged professionally or as a volunteer in work that positively affects the status and well-being of Florida’s young children, teens, and families, locally or at the state level.We are proud of all our 2025 Impact Advocate nominees listed below, for...
2025 Chiles Advocate Nominees
2025 Lawton and Rhea Chiles Advocate Award The Chiles Advocate Award honors the dedication and legacy of a Floridian who has invested significant time, energy, and resources promoting policies and programs that have inspired positive change statewide or nationally. The Chiles Advocate Award is named in honor of the former...
Early Learning Leadership Award
To be a successful state, we must nurture successful children.-- Lawton Chiles Home Congratulations to our 2025 Early Learning Leadership Award Winner Paul Renner THANK YOU TO FLORIDA’S EARLY LEARNING CONSORTIUM FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Children’s Week Florida and the Florida Early Learning Consortium are proud to present the 2025 Early...
Early Learning Leadership Award
We Are Now Accepting Nominations for the 2024 Impact Advocate Award! Thank You For Submitting Your 2024 Impact Advocate Award Nominations! For the 2024 event, Children's Week Florida™ is thrilled to unveil a special honor with the introduction of its inaugural Impact Advocate Award. This prestigious award aims to celebrate...
Impact Advocate Recipients
Congratulations to our 2025 Impact Advocate Award Winner Dr. Jose L. Dotres Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) In collaboration with the 2025 Advocacy Dinner and Awards Ceremony Partner, Walmart, we presented this year’s Impact Advocate Award on April 14, to Dr. Jose L. Dotres for his unparalleled work and impact on the...
2024 Youth Advocate Nominees
The Youth Advocate Award is presented to a young person (under the age of 18 or a current K-12 student) who has worked diligently over the past year as an advocate, initiating positive change for themselves, their peers, their communities, or statewide. We are so proud of our 2024 Youth...
2024 Impact Advocate Nominees
This Impact Advocate Award recognizes an individual who is actively engaged professionally or as a volunteer in work that positively affects the status and well-being of Florida’s young children, teens, and families, locally or at the state level.We are proud of all our 2024 Impact Advocate nominees listed below, for...
2024 Chiles Advocate Nominees
2024 Lawton and Rhea Chiles Advocate Award The Chiles Advocate Award honors the dedication and legacy of a Floridian who has invested significant time, energy, and resources promoting policies and programs that have inspired positive change statewide or nationally. The Chiles Advocate Award is named in honor of the former...