2014 “Champions for Change” Awards: Call for Nominations

In recognition of Infant Mortality Awareness Month, we’re announcing our first-ever Cradle Cincinnati “Champions for Change” awards. Help us celebrate those fighting for our moms and babies by submitting a nomination for your favorite champion. From pastors to nurses, teachers to social workers, hairdressers to doctors: we can all make a difference.Nominations are open for the following categories:Safe Sleep Champion: An individual working to promote safe sleep for babies in Hamilton County. Remember: Alone, on their Back, and in a Crib.Champion for Better Care: A nurse, midwife, medical assistant, or other provider who cares for women during their pregnancies.Social Support Champion: A community health worker, home visitor, or social worker who walks side-by-side with moms through pregnancy.Champion for Community Change: A business owner, neighborhood leader, of mom fighting for strong neighborhoods in order to create a better environment for families and babies.Champion for Knowledge: An epidemiologist, researcher, or student working to better understand the complexities of infant mortality and preterm birth.Submit your nomination here.Nominations are due by September 30, 2014. Winners will be announced later this fall.