2026 Response Through Recovery Awards
We invite you to nominate outstanding individuals whose work is making a difference across Connecticut. These awards recognize exceptional leadership in advancing MDT collaboration, strengthening prevention efforts, and combating human trafficking. Help us honor those whose dedication is improving outcomes for children, families, and communities statewide.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 1st

MDT Leadership Award
This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing Connecticut’s Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) response to child abuse. This individual has strengthened partnerships among agencies, inspired teamwork, and advanced Connecticut’s Child Advocay Center’s (CAC) coordinated response to child abuse. Through dedication and sustained commitment to collaborative practice this individual has improved outcomes for children, families, and their communities.

Prevention Partner Award
This award recognizes an individual, organization, or agency who has shown exemplary commitment to primary prevention efforts through education, outreach, and proactive strategies that reduce risk and increase resiliency. The recipient has played a vital role in creating safer, healthier, and more resilient communities.

Human Trafficking Impact Award
This award recognizes an individual, organization, or agency that has made a significant impact in combating human trafficking through investigations, advocacy, intervention, survivor support, prevention, or systems change. The recipient has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to protecting vulnerable populations and advancing anti-human trafficking efforts.

Your Information

*1.Nominator Name (your name)(Required.)

*2.Nominator Email Address(Required.)

3.Nominator Organization

4.Nominator Phone Number

5.Awards (Please Select)

MDT Leadership Award - Who is eligible?
Any individual who has made significant and lasting contributions to the effectiveness and advancement of Connecticut’s Multidisciplinary Team response to child abuse, including professionals from law enforcement, child protective services, child advocacy centers, prosecution, medical, mental health, advocates, forensic interviewers, coordinators, and community organizations.

Prevention Partner Award - Who is eligible?
Any individual, organization, or agency that has demonstrated outstanding dedication to primary prevention initiatives related to victim services, violence prevention, exploitation prevention, or community health & safety.

Human Trafficking Impact Award - Who is eligible?
Any individual, organization, or agency that has made outstanding contributions to anti-human trafficking efforts at the local, state, or regional level.

*6.Name of Nominee(Required.)

*7.Nominee Organization (Required.)

*8.Nominee Title(Required.)

*9.Nominee Email address(Required.)

10.Nominee Phone Number

*11.Please list which organization the nominee is associated with. (Required.)

*12.In 500 words or more, please describe why the nominee should receive a 2026 Response through Recovery Award. (Please be detailed based on the description of the award you chose.)(Required.)

*13.Please list 1-2 specific accomplishments related to this work that your nominee has achieved. (Please be mindful of confidentiality with examples related to casework.)(Required.)

14.Does the Nominee Know they are being nominated?

Yes

No

15.Please attach one or more letters of sponsorship.

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16.If possible, please attach a resume or CV for the person you are nominating.

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If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to Matthew Hard: matt@ctchildrensalliance.org