Can I bring children?

This is a night out for adults to celebrate our early childhood educators. We kindly request that children stay with another adult for this evening. Child care will not be provided.

This event is business casual/business formal.

Will refreshments be available?

The cocktail reception will feature heavy appetizers with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options available. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available.

Wednesday, October 8

Action for Children's Early Childhood Educator Awards

By Action for Children

An evening of honoring early childhood educators and celebrating Action for Children's amazing programs!

Date and time

Location

Columbus Museum of Art

480 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215

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Highlights

2 hours
Ages 18+
In person
Free venue parking
Doors at 5:30 PM

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Charity & Causes • Education

Let's celebrate early childhood educators and families!

October 8, 2025 at the Columbus Museum of Art from 6–8 p.m.

Join us in transforming young lives and honoring child care educators and parents for their service. Plus, learn about Action for Children initiatives, programs and services during a fun, interactive cocktail hour!

EMPOWERING EDUCATORS + FAMILIES TOGETHER

Child care professionals, parents, and guardians influence the lives of children every day. Your support of Action for Children’s Early Childhood Educator Awards helps provide early childhood educators, parents, and guardians with services including professional development, training and coaching, and connections to essential resources (and more)!

Thank you for empowering the adults who are laying a strong foundation for the success of our youngest community members! To discuss sponsoring this event, please contact our Advancement Director, Natalie Atkins, at natkins@actionforchildren.org.

Trey Hampton, Action for Children’s 2022 Rosa Hightower Excellence in Teaching Award Winner

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Action for Children

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