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Congratulations Carla!
NATIONAL YMCA OFFICE HONORS LOCAL RESIDENT FROM YMCA's EARLY LEARNING CENTER AS "OUTSTANDING CHILD / YOUTH DIRECTOR"Columbus, Ohio, Monday, November 12 - YMCA of the USA, the national resource office for the nation's 2,663 YMCAs, named Lewis Center resident Carla Kossoudji, director for the YMCA's Early Learning Center as Outstanding Child / Youth Director at their national YMCA EXPO Child Care, Afterschool, Youth Sports and Teens Conferences, held recently in Anaheim, Calif.
"Carla received this award for her outstanding performance in high quality programming; effective program leadership and commitment to children and families," said Barbara Roth, YMCA of the USA Specialty Consultant for early childhood and afterschool. "Her commitment to positive inclusiveness and diversity in programming and services to families has made a difference in the lives of the children and families this facility is able to serve."
Nominated by fellow staff, criteria for the award included leadership, community involvement, connection to the broader YMCA movement and collaboration with other child care and youth professionals.
"Throughout her YMCA career, Carla has demonstrated a passion and respect for children and their families that is exemplary. The Early Learning Center and the central Ohio community is blessed indeed to have Carla guiding the development and operation of our YMCA youth programs," said Becky Ciminillo, metropolitan childcare director for the YMCA of Central Ohio.
YMCA EXPO Orange County is a national event that brought together YMCA leaders who work with children and youth to be inspired, motivated and encouraged in their work and careers. The conferences held at this event included child care, early childhood, after school, youth sports, and teens. The theme, "You are a Star," was chosen to recognize the importance of the work that these leaders do in making a difference in the lives of children, youth and their families each day in local YMCAs. Conference highlights included key note sessions and workshops on industry-specific topics, networking, recognition of best practice programs and celebration of the YMCAs hard work.
The nation's 2,663 YMCAs, which serve nearly 20.2 million people each year, including 9.4 million children under the age of 18. Through a variety of programs and services focused on the holistic development of children and youth, health and well-being for all and family strengthening, YMCAs unite men, women and children of all ages, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. From urban areas to small towns, YMCAs have proudly served America's communities for nearly 160 years by building healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Visit www.ymca.net to find your local YMCA.
The YMCA of Central Ohio is the area’s largest not-for-profit community service organization and provider of child care, serving over 100,000 participants of all faiths, races, ages and incomes, including over 60,000 children in the areas of individual family life, social development, physical fitness, recreation, special populations, outdoor education, childcare, preschool, camping and the arts. The YMCA is a member agency of the United Way of Franklin County.
YMCA of Central Ohio in the News
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YMCA of Central Ohio in the News
Stories from the Columbus Dispatch
BUBBLES OF TRIUMPH
Hilliard woman with limited use of legs learns to scuba-dive
GIRLS SPREAD STUFF OF JOY
YMCA 'tribe' builds bears for other children
SHORT TAKES
Editorial
YMCA BECOMES ACTIVE IN FIGHT AGAINST OBESITY
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Pickaway Wins Jean Ankrom Award
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Congratulations to the Pickaway County Family YMCA Staff
The Pickaway County Family YMCA was the recipient of the Jean Ankrom Memorial
Retail/Service Industry Award. This honor recognizes a business for their excellence
in serving the business community and the entire Pickaway County community.
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