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About the AwardThe Carolyn Grossman Award for Extraordinary Commitment to Families and ChildrenPurpose: The Carolyn Grossman Award honors individuals who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to strengthening families and preparing young children for success in school and in life. Award recipients all share the conviction that strong families, communities and parenting skills build strong children. The Carolyn Grossman Award pays tribute to the vision of the founders of Heights Parent Center: that additional resources are needed to educate parents, provide support and help them help their children be successful in school. As a longtime kindergarten teacher at Taylor Elementary School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Carolyn found that parents have the potential to make an enormous difference in their child’s ability to learn and grow. Recognizing that parents often need support in preparing their young children physically, intellectually and emotionally to learn in school, Carolyn Grossman and Barbara Soules co-founded Heights Parent Center in 1975. Carolyn’s children established this award in her honor in April 2003. The Annual Carolyn Grossman award winner will receive the “CG,” a cast glass sculptural figure depicting parent and child, designed by Carolyn’s daughter, Susan Grossman. A contribution of $100 from the award fund will be made in the winner’s name to a charitable organization, of the award recipient’s choice, that serves families or children. Criteria for Nomination: Nominees for the Carolyn Grossman Award should demonstrate as many of the following values as possible in their work with families and children:
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Past Awardees: 2008: Amy is the Executive Director of Voices for Ohio’s Children, a non-partisan collaborative of private, public, and not-for-profit organizations and individuals who advocate for public policy that improves the well-being of Ohio’s children and their families. Amy demonstrates an unparalleled depth and breath of knowledge on children’s issues and her awareness, combined with her passion for improving conditions for children, translates into a powerful voice speaking across federal, state and local government levels. 2007: Judi Wolf was nominated by members of the National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland Section. The nomination noted Judi’s leadership, passionate advocacy and energy on behalf of families and children. Through Judi’s efforts, NCJW created the “I Will Ask Gun Safety Program” about the need to ask about the presence of guns in the home where children play. This presentation alerts parents to potential danger and provides common-sense, non-judgmental ways to discuss the issue and create safe play spaces. NCJW has trained over 30 volunteers who regularly present the program to parent groups across Northeast Ohio. 2006: Genevieve Volpe, Family Programming Specialist, Providence House. Genevieve meets with parents individually to identify and work on areas of need as well as offering twice a week classes on such topics as dealing with stress and behavior management. She also provides guided practice time with their children where parents can implement new techniques and benefit from her gentle encouragement. 2005: Barb Obiaya, Manager of Family Support for the Achievement Centers for Children. Barb ensures that all who work with their special needs clients involve and empower the child’s family. 2004: Dr. Shelly Senders, pediatrician and founder of Daily Dose of Reading that promotes parent and children reading together. 2003: Ellen Schwartz, co-Vice President of Community Service for the National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland Section. Ellen works with families and children through the Parents as School Partners and several other NCJW projects. Nomination Process:
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