24th Annual Shine a Light on Child Abuse Prevention Awards Ceremony

Call for Nominations: 27th Annual Shine a Light on Child Abuse Prevention Awards

Children’s Network is now accepting nominations for the 27th Annual Shine a Light on Child Abuse Prevention Awards. These awards recognize individuals and organizations who demonstrate outstanding commitment to protecting children, strengthening families, and improving outcomes for youth in San Bernardino County.

Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Submit a Nomination Online

Or scan the QR code to open the nomination form.

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Award Categories

Nominations may be submitted in the following categories:

  • Behavioral Health
  • Children and Family Services
  • Community-Based Provider
  • Education – Counseling
  • Education – Teaching
  • Foster Parents
  • Healthcare
  • Law Enforcement
  • Legal
  • Probation
  • Public Health
  • Student Services
  • Volunteer
  • Other

For questions regarding nominations, please contact Children’s Network at (909) 383-9677 .

Event Information

Join us for breakfast and an inspiring ceremony to celebrate our honorees. It’s a perfect opportunity to come together as a community, honor our dedicated honorees, and shine a light on the vital work being done to protect our children. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of something truly special— seats are limited, secure your spot today!

Date: April 2, 2026

Time: Breakfast 8-9 a.m.; Ceremony 9-11 a.m.

Location: DoubleTree Ontario, 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario

Cost: $25 each

Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!

For more info, call 909.383.9677

Sparkling Golden Star

April is National Child Abuse Prevention month for the purpose of promoting community involvement in preventing child abuse. This month declares that all children have the right to be free from harm, and exist within a nurturing environment and to have their physical, emotional, and educational needs met. The Shine a Light on Child Abuse Prevention Awards Ceremony is an opportunity to come together to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of individuals and organizations who help to prevent child abuse and to keep our children and families safe in our County.

Children’s Network Officer Ashley Brooksher calls the honorees “unsung heroes who go above and beyond their day-to-day responsibilities to ensure that the children in our County are safe. These honorees demonstrate how simple acts of kindness can be life-changing for these children.”

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2025
Shine A Light Honorees

Past Lifetime
Advocate Honorees

2024– Helena Lopez

2023- Stephani Congdon

2022 – Marlene Hagen

2021 – Dr Kiti Freier Randall

2019 – Andre Bossieux

2018 – Michele Tacchia and Dr. Albert Karnig

2017 – Michael Markel

2016 – Gary C. Ovitt

2015 – Michael Schertell

2014 – Ronald J. Powell

2013 – Norm Dollar

2012 – Kent Paxton

2011 – Allan Rawland

2010 – Margaret Hill

2009 – Robert Friedman

2008 – Dr. Herbert Fischer

2007 – Cathy Cimbalo

2006 – Debi Faris Cifelli

2005 – Jack Brown