Children's Alliance Awards honor those who raise their voices for children

The Children’s Alliance Awards honor individuals from across the state who raise their voices for children.

Powerless children need powerful voices, and the Children’s Alliance Awards recognize those who work to ensure healthier kids, a stronger economy, and a brighter future for New Hampshire.

The inaugural awards were presented to four outstanding advocates April 12 at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord.

Advocates can be nominated in four categories: Healthy Children, Strong Families, Educational Opportunity, and Youth Advocate. Anyone may submit a nomination on behalf of a co-worker, friend, or just someone whose advocacy they admire. Nominations are reviewed and award winners selected by a committee of community leaders from across the state.

2005 Children’s Alliance Awards Selection Committee:

Steve Barba, The Balsams, Dixville Notch
Nancy Boettiger, Educator, Wonalancet
Lucy Breed, The New Hampshire Children’s Trust Fund, Hopkinton
Carl Cooley, M.D., Crotched Mountain, Concord
Elisa Elkin Cleary, Family Therapist, North Hampton
Clark Dumont, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Manchester
Gil Fuld, M.D., Pediatrician, Keene
Betsy Janeway, Committee Co-Chair, Webster
David Jensen, Committee Co-Chair, Hopkinton
Ovide Lamontagne, Esq., Devine Millimet, Manchester
Nury Marquez, PSNH, Manchester
Cathy McDowell, Family Resource Center @ Gorham, Gorham
Heather Merrill, Esq., Palace Theatre, Manchester
Sherry Nannis, WMUR-TV, Manchester
Ann Peters, Lamprey Health Care, Newmarket
Tom Raffio, Northeast Delta Dental, Concord
James Squires, M.D., Endowment for Health, Hollis
William Walker, Board of Education, Campton
Robert Wells, Esq., McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, Hopkinton
Michael Whitney, Bank of America, Manchester

The 2005 Children’s Alliance Awards were presented in a ceremony at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. Award winners and their work are being recognized in public announcements on WMUR-TV throughout the year, thanks to underwriting support from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

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Award categories

Watch WMUR-TV's "The Help You Need" promotional ad about the Children's Alliance Awards.

Watch our promotional ad on WMUR-TV, featuring former Governor Walter Peterson