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Celebrating Champions for Children

Each year, our Circle of Giving honors those whose life's work has protected, healed, and advocated for children.

Judge Ron Alvarez Resiliency Award

Robert A. Bertisch

Executive Director, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County

Bob has led Legal Aid since 1981, growing it from a staff of ten and a $200,000 budget into an organization of more than 185 people and a $19 million budget — four decades of standing up for children and families who had no one else.

Jane Robinson Child Advocacy Award

Jon Sperry, PhD

Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Lynn University

Dr. Sperry has spent his career training therapists in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and Adlerian psychology — teaching in 30 countries and pioneering group drumming as a therapeutic modality.

Julie Fisher Cummings Child Protector Award

Quantum Foundation

Palm Beach County's largest health funder

For years of investment in the health of Palm Beach County — funding the organizations and the infrastructure that keep children and families well, and making work like ours possible.

The Judge Ron Alvarez Resiliency Award

This award honors Judge Ron Alvarez's pioneering work with youth in Palm Beach County, especially his use of a trauma-informed approach years before others in the system of care. It recognizes members of the legal community who champion that approach, making the justice system more compassionate and equitable for vulnerable children and families.

First presented to Judge Alvarez in 2019, the award carries forward his legacy with the blessing of his wife, Elaine.

The Jane Robinson Child Advocacy Award

Named in honor of Jane Robinson, the founder of Center for Child Counseling, this award recognizes individuals whose unwavering dedication reflects her lifelong mission: to protect children, uplift their voices, and promote their emotional well-being.

Honorees embody the spirit of advocacy and leadership, working tirelessly to advance mental health, safety, and resilience for children at the individual, community, and systems levels.

The Julie Fisher Cummings Child Protector Award

Julie Fisher Cummings received the inaugural Child Protector Award, and it was subsequently named in her honor to celebrate a lifetime of extraordinary leadership in championing the rights of children and women. As a nationally recognized philanthropist and civic leader, Julie has spent over four decades advocating for vulnerable populations, working to ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow up safe and healthy.

The award is presented to an individual or business demonstrating a steadfast commitment to protecting children's safety and well-being.

Making a Lasting Impact

Thank you to our annual sponsors, whose generosity lights the way for healing and helps us turn hope into action.

Sponsoring puts your name alongside the people we're honoring. Visit our website see levels and benefits, from Friend ($250) to Champion ($5,000).