Tom Copeland has won the 2012 Educators Voice Award for the best Education Commentator/Blogger by the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences.
There were 27 other nominees and I received over twice as many votes as the runner up. Thanks to everyone who voted for me!
This is a cross-discipline award that identifies and acknowledges excellence throughout the education field - from teachers, principals and superintendents, to school nurses, support staff, advocates, researchers, early childhood specialists, education journalists and parents.
The Academy of Education Arts and Sciences presents two awards in every category, the Bammy Award and the Educator's Voice Award. The Academy selects the winners of the Bammy Award and I did not make the cut for the five finalists. The finalists of the Bammy Award are all well known in the broader field of K-12 education.
The Educator's Voice Award winner in the category of family child care provider is Kathy Miller, President of the Washington State Child Care Association.
I received many kind comments from those who voted for me:
"Tom Copeland is the business GURU for family child care providers."
"I absolutely could not have been so successful without Tom Copeland's knowledge and expertise in the business of family child care."
"Tom Copeland is a national advocate for family child care providers. His books, webinars, in-person trainings and blog site are key resources for a successful family child care business whether you are new to the profession or an experienced family child care provider."
"Tom provides continuous, relevant, and accurate information in a clear, straightforward way. His positive, practical approach transforms babysitters into daycare business women."
"Tom Copeland has been there for us who work in Child Care Resource and Referral and to child care providers to answer questions, for help with business and legal issues, for education and information about the business of child care. He is highly regarded by all of us working in the child care field. He is accessible and respectful."
Congratulations, Tom. It's well deserved - thanks for all you do to support the field.
Barb Sawyer
Posted by: Barb Sawyer | 07/02/2012 at 11:57 AM
Congratulations! You've earned it, and we SO appreciate everything you do for us.
Posted by: Amy Sue | 07/02/2012 at 12:35 PM
Congratulations, Tom. It's wonderful that you are being recognized for the great work you do!
Posted by: Simba732 | 07/02/2012 at 06:37 PM
Tom that is great!! Do not know how I could run my business without your help and insights!
Cathy Alcantara
Posted by: Cathy | 07/03/2012 at 05:26 AM
Congrats Tom. Keep up the fantastic job you do on behalf of family child care providers, children and parents.
Debbie Moore, USDA CACFP Sponsor
Posted by: Debbie Moore | 07/03/2012 at 05:56 AM
Congratulations Tom! You are a wonderful and invaluable resource. I am new to this field and use your books and blog as my go to source for all things related to child care business.
Posted by: Trenace Green | 07/03/2012 at 06:29 AM
What wonderful News! Felicitaciones Tom! You so long deserved it!! I'd like to THANK YOU, GRACIAS for all your shared knowledge with us Parents, Childcare Providers, Business Women and Tax Specialists, whom you've supported for years and have made our careers thrive for a better place for our Children! Our Blessings!
Posted by: Monica Ferreira | 07/05/2012 at 03:31 PM
i haven't heard of that before!
Congratulations, Tom, way to go!
Posted by: Betty A. | 08/31/2012 at 12:49 AM
Congratulations Tom, Thank you for all you do for family child care providers.
Posted by: Faye Zepeda | 09/18/2012 at 06:10 PM