Awards and Recognition

A Distinguished Record of Achievement

A leader in social-emotional learning and child well-being, Committee for Children has received tremendous recognition for its efforts, including numerous awards and accolades. The team constantly strives to create programs that not only work, but are appealing and engaging. These programs have received strong praise over the years from highly regarded organizations in the field.

2019
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Communicator Award
of Distinction

Captain Compassion®: Imagine a World Without Bullying
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2019
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MarCom Award (Gold)

Captain Compassion® Media Kit

2019
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MarCom Award (Gold)

Second Step® Programs Spring Catalog

2018
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Golden Eagle

Second Step® Middle School Lesson Program Videos

2016
NREPP

Second Step® Elementary added to National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs

2016
NREPP

Second Step® Middle School added to National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs

2016
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Parents’ Choice Recommended

ParkPals: Kindness Rules
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2015
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CASEL SELect

Second Step® Middle School
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2014
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Golden Eagle

Second Step® Bullying Prevention Unit Lesson Videos
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2014
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Bronze Award

Second Step® Bullying Prevention Unit Story Videos
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2013
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CASEL SELect

Second Step® Elementary
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2011
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Golden Eagle

Second Step® Music Video Series

2008
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Golden Award

Superb craftsmanship in the production of the Second Step® program

2003
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Gold Camera Award

Second Step® Video Lessons

2002
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Researchers award high marks to Second Step® and Steps to Respect programs

2001
Dept of Education

Expert Panel of Safe, Disciplined, and Drug-Free Schools rates the Second Step® program as “Exemplary”

1998
White House

The Second Step® program listed as “a model program” for school violence protection in the White House Annual Report of School Safety

1997
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The Second Step® program is lauded as effective in summary of three-year research study of the program

1996
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Golden Eagle

What Do I Say Now?

1996

First Place

National Council of Family Relations Annual Media Awards Competition

1996
Cindy Awards

Silver Cindy Award

What Do I Say Now?

1991
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NATAS Award

Children of Youth Special: Facing Up

1991
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Golden Eagle

Check It Out

1991
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Silver Screen Award

Check It Out

1990
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Golden Eagle

Facing Up

1989
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Blue Ribbon

Choices

1988
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Golden Apple Award

Choices

1988
Cindy Awards

Gold Cindy Award

Choices

1987
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NATAS Award

The Street is Cool, Right? PSA

1987
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NATAS Award

Choices

1986
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Golden Eagle

Yes You Can Say No