Honoring the Boldest, Most Impactful Initiatives Reshaping Child Care

Your innovation could inspire the next breakthrough. The best ideas aren't meant to stay within one organization - they're meant to be shared. The 2026 WINGS Awards recognize CCR&R agencies and Child Care leaders whose innovative solutions are creating real impact and helping redefine what's possible. Share your program's initiative, celebrate your achievements, and contribute to an exchange of brilliance that empowers leaders across the country to solve today's biggest Child Care challenges together.

Why Apply? Because what you do matters - and has the power to inspire Child Care leaders across the country. By sharing your success, you'll help other leaders discover new approaches, spark fresh thinking, and strengthen Child Care for families, providers, and communities nationwide.

How It Works: Submit your application by 11:59 PM PT on Friday, August 21, 2026. A review committee will select six finalists to present their initiative live at WINGS Summit 2026 in San Diego. Each finalist will deliver a 6-minute presentation, followed by a 4-minute Q&A. WINGS attendees will vote live to select the award winners.

WINGS Award Prize Levels:

Platinum Award
  • WINGS Platinum trophy
  • $2,500 honorarium
  • $2,500 in development, consulting, or tech support
  • Spotlight of your work across TOOTRiS communications
Gold Award
  • WINGS Gold trophy
  • $1,500 honorarium
  • $1,500 in development, consulting, or tech support
  • Spotlight of your work across TOOTRiS communications
Silver Award
  • WINGS Silver trophy
  • $1,000 honorarium
  • $1,000 in development, consulting, or tech support
  • Spotlight of your work across TOOTRiS communications
Bronze Award
  • WINGS Bronze trophy
  • $500 honorarium
  • $500 in development, consulting, or tech support
  • Spotlight of your work across TOOTRiS communications
Honorable Mention Award (2)
  • WINGS Honorable Mention trophy
  • Spotlight of your work across TOOTRiS communications
National Recognition: All winners will featured in a TOOTRiS press release and follow-up email to all attendees.
WINGS Award Submission Form: Please complete all fields.

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* 1. Project Title:

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* 2. Name of Organization:

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* 3. Primary Contact Person:

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* 5. Describe Your Initiative (500 words max):

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* 6. Goals and Measurable Impact:

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* 7. Who Did Your Initiative Serve:

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* 8. What Makes Your Initiative Unique?

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* 9. List Any Partners/Collaborators:

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* 10. Optional: Upload Supporting Materials (PDF, video, photos, documents, etc.)

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