¡Attención!
SAVE THE DATE!
Training Opportunities:
Post Ike: Youth Services Respond to Crisis
Holly Bell, Amy Dunn, Jack Nowicki
December 16, 2008
Houston
Rethinking Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Frank J. Kros
January 16, 2009
Austin
and
Youth In Action
February 4, 2009
TNOYS & Texans Care for Children partner to hold Youth In Action/Children's
Advocacy Day
For more information click
here
Awards Program
| 2008 Award Winners |
| 2007 Award Winners |
| 2006 Award Winners |
| 2005 Award Winners |
| 2004 Award Winners |
| 2003 Award Winners |
TNOYS Annual Awards are presented annually at the TNOYS Luncheon, held in conjunction with the TNOYS Annual Conference.
PLEASE NOTE:
After a number of years of growth of the awards program the TNOYS Board of Directors voted to take the next step in the evolution of the awards program, emphasizing the selectiveness of the annual awards while keeping the integrity of total member agency participation. Effective with the 2007 Annual Awards, member agencies may only nominate one person per award category. Member agencies coordinate among their departments to select the one outstanding staff member they want to nominate for each separate award category. They may still nominate someone for each different award category.
DIRECTOR’S AWARD FOR NON-PROFIT BOARD MEMBERS
The Director’s Award is an opportunity to give dedicated board members the recognition they deserve. Executive Directors as well as Presidents of Boards of Directors are invited to submit nominations.
YOUTH WORKER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Texas Network of Youth Services annually recognizes an outstanding youth worker who regularly performs beyond expectations to make significant contributions to their agency, youth leadership and development, and the youth work profession. Management and administrative staff, board members, and executive directors are not eligible for this award.
OUTSTANDING PROGRAM STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Texas Network of Youth Services annually recognizes a staff member whose outstanding contributions have made a significant difference in the advancement of youth services. Eligible program staff include but are not limited to Social Workers, Counselors, Therapists, Caseworkers, Shelter Managers, House Managers, Cooks, and Directors of Client Services.
JUNE BUCY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
The Texas Network of Youth Services annually recognizes Executive Directors and upper level managers/supervisors who have made significant contributions to the field of youth services that are consistent with TNOYS’ mission and goals. This award honors June Bucy, former Executive Director of the National Network for Youth, and one of the guiding forces behind the youth services network. June was, and continues to be, an inspiration to people who tirelessly work to improve options for youth and their families.
STEVE WICK AWARD FOR INNOVATIVE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
The Texas Network of Youth Services annually recognizes staff who develop new programs, or expanded services within current programs, incorporating innovative strategies for service delivery, consistent with TNOYS’ mission and goals. This award is named in tribute to Steve Wick, one of the founders of TNOYS. Mr. Wick has volunteered countless hours of his time by serving on 20 community boards and committees, and seven city, state, and federal governmental appointments.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD
This award recognizes outstanding youth leadership, including community service, positive peer leadership, and enthusiastic involvement in the community, school, and family environments.
YOUTH INVOLVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AWARD
The Texas Network of Youth Services annually recognizes an agency for their youth development activities related to progress in involving youth at all levels of programming. Youth development and involvement activities seek the youth perspective, give youth a voice, and unite with youth. These efforts may include innovative efforts at utilizing youth in the development or provision of services, youth-organized projects, youth/adult partnership activities, active Youth Advisory Committees, or any other youth development efforts.
OUTSTANDING CORPORATE SERVICE AWARD
The Texas Network of Youth Services annually recognizes an outstanding Corporation whose efforts have made a significant difference to a member agency. This award recognizes the “corporate commitment” to children and youth through community service, financial assistance and/or volunteer programs.
| Director's Award for Non-Profit Board Members: | Elizabeth Stone Fowler, Covenant House of Texas |
| Youth Worker of the Year Award: | Meredith Banis, Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives |
| Outstanding Program Staff Member of the Year Award: | Janice James, Texas Panhandle MHMR STAR Program |
| June Bucy Award for Excellence: | Ronda Robinson, Covenant House of Texas |
| Steve Wick Award for Innovative Program Development:: | Teen Court Program, Connections |
| Youth Leadership Award: | Delissya, Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives |
| Outstanding Corporate Service Award | Quik Trip, Fort Worth, Texas (nominated by All Church Home for Children) |
| Director's Award for Non-Profit Board Members: | Charolotte Travis, Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives |
| Youth Worker of the Year Award: | Kellie Horn, Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives |
| Outstanding Program Staff Member of the Year Award: | Estella Perez, Crossroads Youth & Family Services |
| Youth Involvement & Development Award: | Meadowland Boy Scout Troop #143, Boerne, Texas |
| Outstanding Corporate Service Award | Don Strange of Texas, Inc., San Antonio, Texas (nominated by Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives) |
| Director's Award for Non-Profit Board Members: | James L. Rizzuto, Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives |
| Youth Worker of the Year Award: | Neil & Jackie Campbell, Cal Farley's Boys Ranch |
| Outstanding Program Staff Member of the Year Award: | Laurie Oliver, Montgomery County Youth Services |
| June Bucy Award for Excellence: | Gloria Kelly, Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives |
| Steve Wick Award for Innovative Program Development:: | Youth with Promise, Promise House |
| Youth Leadership Award: | Erica, Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives |
| Youth Involvement & Development Award: | Crossroads Youth Advisory Board, Crossroads Youth & Family Services |
| Director's Award for Non-Profit Board Members: | Lyndon Johnson, Promise House, Dallas |
| Youth Worker of the Year Award: | Lou Ellen (Blue) Berry, Lifeworks, Austin |
| Outstanding Program Staff Member of the Year Award: | (Tie) Dawn Handley, Connections, New Braunfels Keith Rucker, Crossroads, Victoria |
| Steve Wick Award for Innovative Program Development: | RYMA Foster Family Program (Bart Kelly & Brieseida Raga), Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives, San Antonio |
| Youth Leadership Award: | Nate Rodriguez, San Antonio |
| Director's Award for Non-Profit Board Members: | Carlin Morris, Promise House, Dallas |
| Youth Worker of the Year Award: | Kim Haenitsch, Crossroads, Victoria |
| Outstanding Program Staff Member of the Year Award: | Adrian Jackson, Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, Amarillo |
| Youth Leadership Award: | "Lucia", Roy Maas, San Antonio |
Click here to view pictures of the 2008 Annual Award winners