Oklahoma Child Abuse Prevention Awards

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) annually honors Oklahoma individuals and organizations for demonstrating outstanding commitment, dedication, and leadership in child abuse prevention.

Awards include:

• OUTSTANDING HOME VISITOR AWARD: This award recognizes a professional working as a home visitor that has demonstrated a high commitment to quality service and tremendous dedication to those served.
• OUTSTANDING ELECTED OFFICIAL AWARD: This award recognizes an Oklahoma elected official for distinguished service focused on the prevention of child maltreatment and/or support of vulnerable families.
• MARIAN JACEWITZ AWARD: This award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the prevention of child abuse and strengthening families on a statewide level.
• MARY ELLEN WILSON AWARD: This award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the prevention of child abuse and strengthening families at a community level.
• OUTSTANDING CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION OR STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM: This award recognizes an exceptional program that focuses on the prevention of child maltreatment and supports vulnerable families.
• JULIE L. BONNER NURSE AWARD: This award recognizes a nurse that empowers parents to care for themselves while creating safe, healthy, nurturing relationships and environments for children.

Learn more about each award, criteria and the nomination process below.

• 2022 Child Abuse Prevention Awards Program

Mailing Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Office of Child Abuse Prevention
123 Robert S. Kerr. Ave Suite 1702
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406

Physical Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Office of Child Abuse Prevention
123 Robert S. Kerr. Ave
Oklahoma City, OK

Phone: (405) 426-8041
Email: lacheze@health.ok.gov