Children’s Champion Award Breakfast 2022

Riverfront Conference Center ® 3.24.2022

The community gathered bright and early to enjoy a delicious breakfast and recognize the 2022 Children’s Champion Award winners. The awards are designed to distinguish and thank individuals, businesses, government agencies and organizations for their contributions toward making children a priority in Genesee County. Chosen from 135 nominees, the award winners included many area students who received scholarships. The beach party theme featured a giant beach ball and many other colorful decorations. Emcee duties were shared by Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson and ABC12 News Anchor Angie Hendershot. The 27th annual event was co-hosted by Voices for Children, Huntington Bank and United Way.

Photos Courtesy of Whitmire Photography

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