Mark your calendar for the 19th Annual Champion of Children Signature Event, Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI).

The hour-long program will feature a televised panel discussion highlighting a new report, Franklin County's Children: a look at their lives in and out of the classroom.  The Champion of Children Awards will be presented, honoring recipients Patrick Losinski, Executive Director of The Columbus Metropolitan Library, and the nonprofit organization Action for Children. A reception follows.  CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for this informative and inspiring event!

Distinguished panelists

Tanny Crane, President and CEO, Crane Group

The Honorable Eric Fingerhut, Vice President, Education and STEM Learning, Battelle

Dr. David Harrison, President, Columbus State Community College

Dr. Thomas Tucker, Superintendent, Worthington City Schools

CHAMPION PARTNERS

 AEP| BATTELLE| CHASE| NATIONWIDE| PNC

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

HUNTINGTON BANK| LIMITED BRANDS FOUNDATION| THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION

MEDIA PARTNERS

BIG RED ROOSTER| BUSINESS FIRST| MILLS JAMES PRODUCTIONS| WOSU PUBLIC MEDIA