Action for Children’s Early Childhood Educator Awards are given out annually to recognize the incredible work of early childhood education professionals in central Ohio. Four winners are chosen each year and honored at a formal event in the fall. This year’s ECE Award Ceremony will take place on October 8th, 2025 from 6-8pm at the Columbus Museum of Art and will feature four Early Childhood Educator Award Winners.
To be eligible to win an award, the educator you nominate must work at or operate a licensed child care program licensed in one of the following counties: Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, or Union County.
You may submit nominations for more than one educator, but each educator can only be nominated for one award category.
Action for Children believes that elevating educators encompasses respect, recognition, and reward. Winners of our Early Childhood Educator Awards will receive $1,000 for the individual educator, plus $1,500 for their child care program.
