How We’ve Been Recognized

BCAC’s efforts on behalf of children have been recognized by a number of state and local organizations. BCAC has received the following awards:

Elizabeth M. Pfriem Civic Leadership Award from the Bridgeport Public Education Fund, 2006
First Annual Appreciation Award from the Connecticut Parents with Cognitive Limitations Workgroup, 2006
Strong Family Builder Award from Ralphola Taylor Community Center/Central CT Coast YMCA, 2005
L’Palante Award from ASPIRA, 2004
Partnership Award from the Bridgeport Public Education Fund, 2003
Community Leadership Award from Greater Bridgeport Interfaith Action, 2002
Mary McLeod Bethune Recognition Achievement Award from the National Council of Negro Women, Connecticut Branch, 2002
Strong Family Builders Award from the Ralphola Taylor Community Center/Central CT Coast YMCA, 2002
Sterling Award from Family Services Woodfield, 2002
First for Kids Award from Connecticut Voices for Children, 2001
Eyes on the Future Award from the Haymarket People's Fund, 2000
June Goodman Child Advocacy Award from the Connecticut Association for Human Services, 1999
Roger Sherman Tomorrow Award from Governor John Rowland and the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 1999
Strong Kids Builder Award from Bridgeport YMCA, 1998
Above and Beyond Award from the Regional Youth/Adult Substance Abuse Project, 1996
Commitment to Children Recognition Award from Governor Lowell Weicker, Former First Lady Rosalyn Carter and the Connecticut Commission on Children, 1994

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