Connections for Children is now accepting nominations for the Iao Katagiri Community Impact Award, presented at our Betsy Awards in May 2026. We invite the community to help us spotlight local changemakers and couldn’t be more excited!

Nomination deadline: September 30, 2025

Click HERE for more information.

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* 1. Your Name:

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* 2. Your Organization (if applicable):

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* 3. Email Address:

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* 4. Nominee’s Name:

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* 5. Nominee’s Organization (if applicable):

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* 6. Nominee’s Email Address:

Please describe how the nominee meets the following criteria (1-3 sentences):

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* 7. How does the nominee advance equitable access to high-quality early care and education?

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* 8. How does the nominee activate or engage the community to support young children and families?

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* 9. How is the nominee connected within the ECE community in Los Angeles County?

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* 10. What is your personal/professional connection to the nominee?

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* 11. What are three words to describe the nominee?

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* 12. Additional Comments (Optional):

Thank you for submitting a nominee for the Iao Katagiri Community Impact Award. Please note, the selected honoree will be notified in advance and recognized at our May 2026 Betsy Awards.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with your networks—there is no limit to the number of nominations an individual may submit.

For questions or additional information, please contact Charli Lewis, Executive Liaison & Special Projects Coordinator, (310) 452-3325, Ext.203, charlil@cfc-ca.org

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