Children's Champion Award Breakfast

    2026 Children's Champion Awards

    2026 Children's Champion Awards

    Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

    2026 Sponsors title

    2026 Sponsors

    2026 Sponsor List (updated)

    ELGA Credit Union
    United Way of Genesee County
    Huntington Bank
    Raymond James
    Kommareddi Family Foundation at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint
    Goyette Mechanical
    GFHC
    Loeb Trust
    McLaren Health Plan
    Genesee Health System
    Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Advisors
    McLaren Flint
    Phil W. and T Ardele Shaltz Foundation
    Molina Healthcare of Michigan
    Hurley Children's Hospital
    The New Standard Academy
    NorthGate
    GISD
    Insight Hospital
    Total Benefit Systems
    Commercial Graphics
    Curbco
    Walterhouse Faris Group-Ameriprise Financial Services
    UM-Flint
    Serra Automotive
    Dort Financial Credit Union
    Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
    Flint Institue of Music
    Quota
    Reach Resource Services
    Mott Children's Health Center
    Stimson Consultation
    Eric S. Peterson & Associates Mortgage Lenders, LLC
    Goodwill Industries
    Genesee Packaging
    Mass Transportation Authority
    Genesee Health Plan
    Wildfire Credit Union
    HSN Sports/Ally Challenge
    Patriot Ambulance Service
    MSU Extension
    Fenton Area Public Schools
    GCI
    GISD -Mott Middle College and Genesee Early College
    GISD - Healthy/Safety/Nutrition Staff
    GISD CCP - Early Childhood Programs
    Flint Cultural Center Academy
    Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools
    Davison High School
    Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
    Lakeville Schools
    Montrose High School
    Lake Fenton Community Schools
    Goodrich High School
    Kearsley Community Schools
    Westwood Heights Schools
    Flushing High School
    Grand Blanc Community Schools
    Bentley Community School District
    Bendle High School
    ROWE Professional Services Company
    YWCA
    Child Care Network
    Motherly Intercession
    Grand Blanc City Police Association
    (Flint) Downtown Development Authority

    Congratulations Heroes!

    Congratulations Heroes!

    2025 Children's Champions

    Congratulations Heroes!

    Addisyn Goss

    Awards:

    Community Foundation's Bob Emerson Scholarship
    Love Like Kres Scholarship Winners
    Guy and Linda Moxam Scholarship Winner

    Amy Anderson

    Awards::

    Leob Trust of Huntington Bank Caring Adult Award

    Chia Morgan

    Awards:

    Phil W. & T. Ardele Shaltz Foundation People's Choice Award

    Flint City Bucks

    Awards:

    JP Morgan Chase Exceptional Business Award

    Gale Overstreet

    Awards:

    McLaren Flint's Lifetime Achievement Award

    McKenna Beauty Bar

    Awards:

    Hurley Children's Hospital Impact Award

    Jacob Olszewski

    Awards:

    Community Foundation's Bob Emerson Scholarship
    Love Like Kres Scholarship Winners

    Joseph Schilke

    Awards:

    Love Like Kres Scholarship Winners

    Kacen Villareal

    Awards:

    Curbco Scholarship Winners

    Kelli Clark

    Awards:

    F.A.C.T Caring Adult Award

    Lauren Hennagir

    Awards:

    Curbco Scholarship Winners

    Lena Youngs

    Awards:

    Community Foundation's Bob Emerson Scholarship
    Love Like Kres Scholarship Winners

    Pure Bliss Salon and Spa

    Awards:

    Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Advisors Exceptional Business Award

    Reta Stanley

    Awards:

    The New Standard Academy Impact Award

    Ronisha Kibler

    Awards:

    ELGA Credit Union MDT Member of the Year Award- CPS

    Sgt. Josh Walker

    Awards:

    ELGA Credit Union MDT Member of the Year Award- CPS

    Sleep in Heavenly Peace

    Awards:

    McLaren Health Plan Service Organization of the Year Award

    2025 Children's Champions names

    McLaren Flint's Lifetime Achievement Award

    Gale Overstreet

    F.A.C.T Caring Adult Award

    Kelli Clark

    Leob Trust of Huntington Bank Caring Adult Award

    Amy Anderson

    Genesee Health System Outstanding Youth Award

    JP Morgan Chase Exceptional Business Award

    Flint City Bucks

    Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Advisors Exceptional Business Award

    Pure Bliss Salon and Spa

    McLaren Health Plan Service Organization of the Year Award

    Sleep in Heavenly Peace

    ELGA Credit Union MDT Member of the Year Award- CPS

    Sgt. Josh Walker
    Ronisha Kibler

    Curbco Scholarship Winners

    Kacen Villareal
    Lauren Hennagir

    Community Foundation's Bob Emerson Scholarship

    Addisyn Goss
    Jacob Olszewski
    Lena Youngs

    Love Like Kres Scholarship Winners

    Addisyn Goss
    Jacob Olszewski
    Lena Youngs
    Joseph Schilke

    Guy and Linda Moxam Scholarship Winner

    ADDISYN GOSS

    The New Standard Academy Impact Award

    Reta Stanley

    Hurley Children's Hospital Impact Award

    McKenna Beauty Bar

    Phil W. & T. Ardele Shaltz Foundation People's Choice Award

    Chia Morgan

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    What do I do when I arrive?

    If you are a sponsor See your table number in the message above. When you arrive there will be a board with the table numbers on it to help you get to your table. You can also fly over to our Help Desk for assistance.

    If you are a nominee or ticket holder - you can sit in any of the open seating. Our Marvel and DC superhero volunteers will be there to help you. Be sure to grab your nomination certificate if you were nominated for an award!

    Do I need to print a ticket?

    No, there are no physical tickets. If you RSVP'd or purchased a seat you are all set, you'll just need to give your name or company at the check-in table. Thank you for your support!

    Parking

    The Downtown Development Authority is our 2023 Parking Sponsor. Parking is available both at the attached University of Michigan Riverfront Conference Center Parking Ramp, and the Rutherford Parking Lot off of Beach St.

    The University of Michigan Parking Ramp entrance is located in the front of the building, off Saginaw Street and W. Union Street. After you enter the parking structure, you can take the elevator or stairs to the ground floor. The entry point to the elevator is located on the third and fourth levels of the structure. You will not be able to enter the building through the housing skywalk which is on the third floor, as this is reserved for residence hall students with swipe card access. After you make your way to the ground floor, or if you parked at the Rutherford Lot, you will walk across W. Union Street and enter the main entrance to Riverfront Conference Center. The conference center is to the left of the main entrance lobby.

    What about breakfast?

    Breakfast, and cold and hot beverages, will be provided. Refreshments will be available at 7:30 am, the program will begin promptly at 8:00 am.

    If I was nominated, how will I know if I won?

    Winners will be announced live during the program and will be asked to go to the stage. If you win, you will have an optional opportunity to speak for one minute. Please listen closely when the category you were nominated for is announced to find out if you are a winner.