Join us for Heroes without Capes 2023!
The Heroes Without Capes Awards event honors the people in our community who help protect children from abuse. The Children’s Advocacy Center has worked for over 25 years to ensure abuse ends and healing begins, but we know that it takes all of us to make that vision a reality. Awardees show us what it means to take on responsibility for safety, healing and compassion for children, while also ensuring accountability for abusers. The evening will be entertaining and elegant … a true celebration of the heroic, everyday efforts that make our community a safer place for children.
The event will be held at La Paloma Resort. View foyer and ballroom where event will be held.
2023's Hero Sponsor is
Thank You to our Current Event Sponsors!
Eugene Carter, Independent
Associate
Jayne
Henninger,
Board Member
Heroes Without Capes Award Nomination Form
A winner for each category will be chosen and awarded.
The nomination period ended on March 31st, 2023!
Safety Award
Protecting children from abuse / neglect
Criteria
- Stands in the way of abuse
- Educates caregivers/adults
- Creates a safe space for children
- Helps others recognize/report abuse
Healing Award
Helping children heal from abuse/neglect
Criteria
- Supports children after the abuse
- Helps parents/caregivers support their child
- Provides healing services
Accountability Award
Holding Abusers accountable
Criteria
- Investigates or prosecutes interpersonal violence
- Considers the needs of the victim over prosecution
- Ensures fairness to the accused
Compassion Award
Supporting those who help children
Criteria
- Advocates for the needs of caregivers/professionals
- Addresses how personal experience colors this work
- Seeks balance between victim and caregiver needs
Dan Gregory Memorial Award
Professional dedication to child victims
Criteria
- Job must be clearly focused on victim services, investigation, or child welfare
- Minimum 5 years in the field
- Goes “above and beyond” for child victims
