How We’ve Been Recognized
BCAC’s efforts on behalf of children have been recognized by a number of state and local organizations. BCAC has received the following awards:
- Elizabeth M. Pfriem Civic Leadership Award from the Bridgeport Public Education Fund, 2006
- First Annual Appreciation Award from the Connecticut Parents with Cognitive Limitations Workgroup, 2006
- Strong Family Builder Award from Ralphola Taylor Community Center/Central CT Coast YMCA, 2005
- L’Palante Award from ASPIRA, 2004
- Partnership Award from the Bridgeport Public Education Fund, 2003
- Community Leadership Award from Greater Bridgeport Interfaith Action, 2002
- Mary McLeod Bethune Recognition Achievement Award from the National Council of Negro Women, Connecticut Branch, 2002
- Strong Family Builders Award from the Ralphola Taylor Community Center/Central CT Coast YMCA, 2002
- Sterling Award from Family Services Woodfield, 2002
- First for Kids Award from Connecticut Voices for Children, 2001
- Eyes on the Future Award from the Haymarket People's Fund, 2000
- June Goodman Child Advocacy Award from the Connecticut Association for Human Services, 1999
- Roger Sherman Tomorrow Award from Governor John Rowland and the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 1999
- Strong Kids Builder Award from Bridgeport YMCA, 1998
- Above and Beyond Award from the Regional Youth/Adult Substance Abuse Project, 1996
- Commitment to Children Recognition Award from Governor Lowell Weicker, Former First Lady Rosalyn Carter and the Connecticut Commission on Children, 1994