It's time to thank those who inspire and teach our earliest learners!  Nominate an early childhood champion by March 31, 2023 using this link. Our categories are: emerging professional student award, emerging professional award, professional of the year award, and volunteer of the year award.  We will recognize the award winners at Illinois Public Media's Early Childhood Champions Awards celebration on Friday, May 12, 2023, 5:30pm-7:30pm at Illinois Public Media's Collins Studio.