Each year, CWLA designates one outstanding member of corporate America for its National Corporate Advocate of the Year Award. This company is selected for its exceptional, unparalleled commitment to children, youth, and families on a national scale. All CWLA member agencies are invited to submit nominations for the National Corporate Advocate of the Year Award by either a paper or an online application form.
Two representatives from the National Corporate Advocate of the Year are invited to attend CWLA's National Conference in Washington, DC, to accept the award in person at an awards dinner. These representative will be offered the opportunity to speak briefly about their company's commitment to corporate citizenship and its relationship with the CWLA nominating member agency. This provides excellent visibility and networking opportunities for the National Corporate Advocate, as more than 1,000 attendees from across the United States attend each year--including direct-service staff, board leaders, legislators, child advocates, consumers, CEOs, academic specialists, and representatives of the electronic and print media.
Additionally, CWLA circulates a press release for the National Corporate Advocate and will highlight the company's exceptional community involvement on the CWLA website. Ideally, receipt of the National Corporate Advocate of the Year Award will help jumpstart a dialogue between CWLA and the corporation about how to best work together to protect and serve America's children, youth, and families.
Selection Criteria for the National Corporate Advocate of the Year Award
A demonstrated willingness to engage in partnerships and activities with organizations that benefit children, families, and communities on a national level.
A sustained patterned of charitable giving that supports children's issues. Scope and impact of the partnership must be on a national level.
Corporate personnel and management policies that promote the well-being of its employees and their families.
Corporate giving and philanthropic activities that benefit children, youth, and families both within and outside the corporate family. Scope and impact of philanthropic activities must be on a national level.
Corporate products that are not harmful to children and families or their physical environments.
Company policies that promote and respect the values of diversity and community.
Senior leadership who embrace the values of community and corporate citizenship and attempt to incorporate these values into the everyday life and strategic planning process of the company.
Each year, CWLA designates corporations--typically one from each of its six membership regions--for the Corporate Friend of Children Award. The winning companies are selected for their outstanding commitment to children, youth, and families on the state, regional, or local level. Corporate Friend of Children Award by either a paper or an online application form.
Two representatives from each Corporate Friend of Children recipient are invited to attend CWLA's National Conference in Washington, .C, to accept the award in person at an awards dinner. Additionally, CWLA circulates a press release for each of the Corporate Friends of Children and will highlight their exceptional community involvement on the CWLA website. Ideally, receipt of a Corporate Friend of Children Award will help jumpstart a dialogue between CWLA and the corporation about how to best work together to protect and serve America's children, youth, and families.
Selection Criteria for the Corporate Friend of Children Award
A demonstrated willingness to engage in partnerships and activities with organizations that benefit children, families, and communities on a local, state or regional level.
A sustained pattern of local, state, or regional activities or charitable giving that benefits children, families, and communities.
Corporate personnel and management policies that promote the well-being of its employees and their families.
Corporate giving and philanthropic activities that benefit children, youth, and families both within and outside the corporate family. Scope and impact of the philanthropic activities are on the local, state, or regional level.
Corporate products that are not harmful to children and families or their physical environments.
Company policies that promote and respect the values of diversity and community.
Senior leadership who embrace the values of community and corporate citizenship and attempt to incorporate these values into the everyday life and strategic planning process of the company.
