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SUMMARY:Childrens Environmental Health Day
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Environmental Health (CEH) Day takes place on the second Thursday of October each year. It’s based on the idea that\, together\, we can create a healthier\, safer\, more equitable world for all children—where fewer children suffer from preventable health issues. \nFocused on action and equity\, the goal of CEH Day is to collectively increase the visibility of children’s environmental health issues while empowering individuals and organizations to take action on behalf of children nationwide. Everyone is invited!
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CATEGORIES:Children's Environmental Health Day
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SUMMARY:Twentieth Annual Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Leaders. Build Community. Protect Children’s Health.\nJoin us for the twentieth Annual Children’s Environmental Health Awards Celebration and the tenth annual Children’s Environmental Health Day! \nThis evening is dedicated to honoring extraordinary leaders who are advancing science\, policy\, advocacy\, and creativity to ensure all children can grow up in safe and healthy environments. We’ll come together to recognize inspiring champions\, uplift youth voices\, and strengthen connections across generations and build our children’s environmental health community. \nWhat: \nThis festive and high-energy event is open to all members of the children’s environmental health community. Join us for: \n\nNetworking\, cocktails\, and a buffet dinner featuring seasonal fare\nInspiring award presentations and remarks\nCollaborative and interactive art project reflecting on the past decades of the children’s environmental health movement\nMusic\, dancing and celebration to close the night\n\nTogether\, we’ll honor the vision\, courage\, and dedication of this year’s leaders — and leave re-energized to continue building a healthier\, more just future for all children. \nWhen:\nThis event is a part of the broader commemoration of Children’s Environmental Health Day\, on October 9th. The event will begin at 6 pm and we’ll say farewells at 9 pm. \nWhere:\nWe’re delighted to host this year’s celebration at Woodend Sanctuary and Mansion in Chevy Chase\, MD\, a 40-acre nature sanctuary dedicated to conservation and education. With its beautiful natural setting\, accessible grounds\, and mission to get children out in nature\, Woodend perfectly aligns with our work protecting children’s health through healthy environments. \nTo make the evening easier for all to attend\, parking is available on site and complimentary transportation will be provided between the nearest Metro stop and the venue (more info below). \nWho:\nWe’re thrilled to recognize this year’s awardees\, an incredible group of leaders and advocates: \n\nChild Health Advocate Award: Jalonne White-Newsome\, PhD\, leader\, public servant\, advocate\, teacher\, entrepreneur\, and first Federal Chief Environmental Justice Officer\nCommunity Award: Jacqueline Patterson\, Founder and Executive Director\, Chisholm Legacy Project\nPolicy Award: Healthy Air Partners Team\, American Lung Association (including Diana Van Vleet\, Laura Kate Bender\, Shyamala Rajan\, Liz Scott\, Natalia Reyes Becerra\, Emily Thompson)\nMedia/Arts Award: Rozina Kanchwala\, MSc.\, creative entrepreneur\, playwright\, organic farmer\, and founder of Eco.Logic\nScience Award: Janet Phoenix\, MD\, MPH\, MS\, Assistant Research Professor at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University\nNOW Youth Leadership Award: Madhvi Chitoor\, Student\, Eco Warrior\, and SDG STEAM advocate\n\nLearn more about this year’s awardees by reading their full bios. \nJoin us to celebrate\, connect\, and be inspired.
URL:https://cehn.org/event/twentieth-annual-awards-celebration/
LOCATION:Woodend Nature Sanctuary\, 8940 Jones Mill Rd\, Chevy Chase\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Environmental Health Day,In Person Events
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