In an effort to recognize those individuals who go above and beyond, we are accepting nominations for the Aiding Children’s Excellence Awards. This is a great opportunity to acknowledge those volunteers/community members, medical personnel, law enforcement, foster parents, court personnel/attorneys, educators and public and private non-profit agencies who make a difference each and every day.
Attached/Below is a nomination form- please consider making a nomination and also distributing to your staff/coworkers. This can be completed and submitted by mail, fax or email to Andrew.Lill@jfs.ohio.gov. Nominations are due April 24th. All individuals will be recognized at our 2024 ACE Award Banquet on May 8th at Sawmill Creek Resort.
It is hard to believe that it is April 1st, which means it’s officially Child Abuse Prevention Month. Erie County Job and Family Services touched the lives of over 1,300 children through investigations of child abuse, neglect and/or dependency in 2023. Erie County is a remarkable place and we as a community take on the mission of working together to make it a safe place for children.
In an effort to recognize those individuals who go above and beyond, we are accepting nominations for the Aiding Children’s Excellence Awards. This is a great opportunity to acknowledge those volunteers/community members, medical personnel, law enforcement, foster parents, court personnel/attorneys, educators and public and private non-profit agencies who make a difference each and every day.
A nomination form can be found on our website- please consider making a nomination and also distributing to your staff/coworkers. This can be completed and submitted by mail, fax or email to Andrew.Lill@jfs.ohio.gov. Nominations are due April 24th. All individuals will be recognized at our 2024 ACE Award Banquet on May 8th at Sawmill Creek Resort.
The agency is also reaching out to individuals, businesses, educators, and social organizations in an effort to provide outreach and education regarding Child Abuse and Prevention as well as Foster Parent and Adoption Recruitment. If you have an interest in our agency conducting a presentation for you or your organization, please contact me at (419) 627-4417.
Thank you for what you do for our community.
AJ Lill Assistant Director Erie County Department of Job and Family Services 221 W. Parish Street | Sandusky, OH 44870 T: 419.627.4417 | F: 419.624.6328
Detective Carissa Cruz Law Enforcement Officer of the Year *Other nominees in this category: Bryan Clayman, Greg Hall, James Greenham, Keith Bodi, Marty Curran.
Judge Robert DeLamatre Court Personnel/Attorney of the Year *Other nominees in this category: Betty Burley, Chris Graham, Greg McGory, Kate Conley, Kelli Jellinger
Bradley and Carlene Bibb Foster Parents of the Year *Other nominees in this category: Greg and Abby Hall, Renni Funni, Brad and Shannon Wilson, Steve and Pauline Harvey
New Life Church Business or Group of the Year *Other nominees in this category: Andrea Gibson of Giving Birthdays, Riley’s Angels, Tim Perry- Pizza House East, Trinity United Methodist Church
Holly Charville Educator of the Year *Other nominees in this category: Alexa Rickenbaugh, Sandusky Central Catholic
Peds on Wheels Medical Personnel of the Year *Other nominees in this category: Jamie Ard, Mandy Johnson
Tim Overly Public or Private Non-Profit Social Service Agency and/or Agency Individual of the Year *Other nominees in this category: Abby Hall, Family Health Services, Helen Smith, Melissa Fowler, OH GO, Richard “Chico” Alexander, Ron Snyder, Sonya Adcock, Voices 4 Victims – Lisa and Duane.
This letter has reached you in an effort to thank you personally for your commitment and continuous effort to assist the families and children of Erie County. Our agency is celebrating the month of April for its national recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Erie County Job and Family Services touched the lives of over 1,300 children through investigations of child abuse, neglect and or dependency in 2022, as we as a community take on the mission of working together to make it a safe place for children to grow!
In an effort to recognize those individuals who go above and beyond, we are accepting nominations for the Aiding Children’s Excellence Awards. This is a great opportunity to acknowledge those volunteers/community members, medical personnel, law enforcement, foster parents, court personnel/attorneys, educators and public and private non-profit agencies who make a difference each and every day.
Nomination forms are posted on the homepage of our website. This can be completed and submitted by mail, fax or email to Andrew.Lill@jfs.ohio.gov. Nominations are due April 21st. All individuals will be recognized at our 2023 ACE Award & Foster Parent Banquet on May 10th at Sawmill Creek Resort.
The agency is also reaching out to individuals, businesses, educators, and social organizations in an effort to provide outreach and education regarding Child Abuse and Prevention as well as Foster Parent and Adoption Recruitment. If you have an interest in our agency conducting a presentation for you or your organization, please contact AJ Lill at (419) 627-4417.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this letter and to nominate individuals or groups whom you know go above and beyond each day to make a difference in the life of a child!
Sincerely,
AJ Lill Deputy Director of Social Programs Erie County Department of Job and Family Services
In an effort to recognize those individuals who go above and beyond, we are accepting nominations for the Aiding Children’s Excellence Awards. This is a great opportunity to acknowledge those volunteers/community members, medical personnel, law enforcement, foster parents, court personnel/attorneys, educators and public and private non-profit agencies who make a difference each and every day.
The Aiding Children’s Excellence (ACE) Awards is a way to recognize individuals who go above and beyond for the children of Erie County. It’s a great opportunity to acknowledge those volunteers, community members, law enforcement, foster parents, attorneys, educators, court personnel, businesses and public/private non-profit agencies who make a difference each and every day. It’s extremely important to recognize the outstanding work that is being done in our community so that the nominees know how valued, impactful and meaningful they are to our community.
2022 ACE Award Winners & Nominees
Joe Rotuno- Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Marie Woodruff- Court Personnel of the Year Jennifer Lippus- Community Member of the Year Kristopher and Michelle Groth- Foster Parents of the Year The Twenty First Century Foundation- Business or Group of the Year Amy Schnurr- Educator of the Year Jennifer Rickard- Medical Personnel of the Year Lorain Clawson-Teen Achievement of the Year Melissa Fowler- Public or Private Non-Profit Social Service Agency and/or Agency Individual of the Year
*Others who received a certificate recognizing their nomination: Joe Bauman, Keith Bodi, Eric Costante, Carissa Cruz, Marty Curran, Greg Hall, Rennie Funni, Elizabeth Davies, Nichole and Talmadge Harder, James Hamilton and Jennifer Hartlage, Amy Kayser, Emily and Larry Robinson, Michelle Deichler, Betty Burley, Alexa Rickenbaugh, Melisa Swinehart, Andy Ouriel, Dr. Robert Johnson, PEDS on Wheels, Dr. Stephen Schuldt, Tracie McVeigh, Kerry Desmarais, Nehemiah Partners Of Sandusky, Laurie Fogg, Melissa Bayer Smith, Barry Gill, Michelle Cook
Thank you to all our community members that submitted nominations. Congratulations to this years winners and all of those that were nominated (Click on the title to view the picture gallery of the winners). Recognition of nomination recieved by: Linda Ewers, Gary Wichman, Michelle Deichler, Stephanie Williams, Brittany Bodi- Sandusky Lowes, Craig Ward, Kerry Desmarais, Mary David, Megan Howman, Mandy Johnson, Jan Trent
