Two more join ranks of Children’s Champions

Posted on March 5, 2017 By Editor Social Events

Established in 2006 by Episcopal Children’s Services, the Children’s Champion Award recognizes individuals and organizations which work passionately to elevate the welfare of children in the community.

Honored at the 2017 event were Deborah Gianoulis, president and CEO of the Schultz Center, and Davalu Parrish, former president and CEO of The Bridge of Northeast Florida, Inc. The women join the ranks of previous female honorees such as Delores Barr Weaver, Pamela Paul, Joanie Newton, Betsy Ross Lovett, Connie Hodges and Helen Lane. Nine men and three organizations have also earned the award over the past 11 years.

Chair for the Feb. 16 event at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel was Inger Geraghty, wife of Florida Blue CEO Patrick Geraghty.