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

ELGA Credit Union
United Way of Genesee County
Huntington Bank
Raymond James
Goyette Mechanical
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
GISD
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 Arts
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
HSN Sports/Ally Challenge
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
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
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.