Fausto Prattico, principal of Lavoro Group, received the 2015 Excellence in Leadership Award in the Business category from the Early Care & Learning Council (ECLC).
Prattico was recognized for showing exemplary leadership in advancing high-quality early care and education. Child Care Council nominated Fausto Prattico for the award, citing his efforts to increase awareness of the value of early childhood education, through direct marketing to his business clients’ employees.
The Council also highlighted Prattico and his company’s role as the major sponsor of its annual Start Bright Gala, which raises scholarship funds for ongoing training of child care providers.
“Fausto Prattico and Lavoro Group are tremendous supporters of high-quality child care in the Finger Lakes region,” said Child Care Council CEO Barbara-Ann Mattle. “The Council is delighted that the Early Care & Learning Council honored Fausto’s significant contributions to child care and early childhood education.”
Prattico received the award June 3, 2015 at the annual meeting of ECLC, a statewide, not-for-profit organization that promotes excellence in early care and education.