Council to honor NYS Assemblywoman Jamie Romeo as Distinguished Civic Leader of the Year, St. Ann’s Community as Innovative Employer of the Year
Child Care Council Inc., a nonprofit that connects families with quality child care, will hold its annual Start Bright Gala on Oct. 16, 2019, from 6 to 9 p.m. Held at Locust Hill Country Club, the event celebrates the importance of high-quality child care and early education in ensuring children get a bright start to the future.
During the gala, the Council will present its Start Bright Impact Awards, which pay tribute to outstanding child-care providers and early educators. The Council also will recognize:
– New York State Assemblywoman Jamie Romeo (136th District) as its Distinguished Civic Leader of the Year for being a champion of child care issues on the state and local levels.
– St. Ann’s Community as the Innovative Employer of the Year for providing free summer camp for its employees’ children.
Gala proceeds benefit the Council’s Start Bright scholarship program, which supports the Council’s early childhood quality enhancement programs for providers and staff.
The gala’s main sponsor is Lavoro Group, an employee benefits broker and human resources consulting firm.
