Awardee Nominations

Each year KidSafe Collaborative has the privilege of honoring a number of outstanding individuals and groups in our community who have made a significant contribution to improving the safety and welfare of children in Chittenden County.



We depend on people like YOU to let us know who these amazing people are! Do you know someone who is truly “above and beyond” in their work to prevent and/or address child maltreatment, or perhaps a cross-disciplinary group of people working together to improve child health, safety and well-being? Pay tribute to them by bringing their outstanding work to our attention. Nominate someone for an award! 


Award Categories

Outstanding Professional Award

An Individual with 10 or more years of professional experience demonstrating outstanding service toward improving the safety and well-being of children/youth in our community.

Promising Professional Award

An individual with under 10 years in the field of children's services or related field, who has excelled in improving the safety and well-being of children, youth, and families - and demonstrates promise in their future work.

Outstanding Collaboration Award

A multi-disciplinary group or team working together across agencies and disciplines to benefit children and families - working together to improve child/youth safety and well-being.

Janet S. Munt Prevention Award

An individual or group working to promote prevention/early intervention services to strengthen families, prevent child treatment, and improve the health, safety, and well-being of children and youth in our community.

Lifetime Achievement Award

An individual who has dedicated 20 or more years of outstanding service and has made a significant impact on the safety and well-being children, youth, and families in our community.

Outstanding Volunteer Award

An individual who volunteers their time and service, and through their volunteer work has improved the safety and well-being of children, youth, and families in our community.

Gregory Packan Children's Advocacy Award

An individual who has advocated strongly and diligently on behalf of child/youth victims of abuse and neglect.

Thank you for taking the time to nominate an outstanding individual or group for this award. Please note that we estimate the form will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.


Unfortunately, the online form cannot be saved to return to later, see below for a copy of the questiosn to review before starting online.


Nomination Questions for Individuals


Nomination Questions for Groups


Each nomination requires 2 references.

References can also be emailed directly to: kidsafe@kidsafevt.org


We appreciate your thoughtful and thorough responses! Nominations due by January 3rd.

Online Nomination Form
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