Kindness Awards

Kindness is more than just being nice; it involves intentional and voluntary acts that can create a ripple effect, impacting our entire community. It is a reminder of our shared humanity and the positive impact we can have on each other’s lives.

Since 1993, we have witnessed many acts of kindness. Through the Kindness Awards, we honor individuals, organizations, and community partners who have made a significant impact on the lives of young children and their families through their selfless acts of kindness.

Nominations are closed but will reopen Summer of 2025!

2024 Honorees

Susan R. Ausby
Thomas Bridges
Lisa Childers
Jan Cobb
Roxxy A. Eppinger
Rita L. Gunter, MD
Felicia Tyson-Johnson, LCSW
Lucy H. Jones
Elizabeth Keeney
Erica Little
Perry Melton
Ayesha Neal
Cynthia Oates
Trent Oliver
Faith B. Phillips
Catherine Sexton
Claire Sexton
Tyrone Short
Christopher Young

Bank of America
The Beta Xi Chapter of Sigma Beta Xi Sorority Incorporated
Child Fatality Task Force
Children’s Home Society of NC
Dreamville Foundation
United Way of Cumberland County
Rooms To Go Fayetteville, NC
Safe Kids Cumberland County

2023 Honorees

Cathy Blackwell
Amy Cannon
Dr. Jeannette Council
Margaret Crites
Georgene Fayssoux
Dr. Marion Gillis-Olion
Dr. Jennifer Green
JoAnna Hinton
Kerri Hurley
Dr. Mark Kendrick
Helen Leggette
Charles Morris
Grayson Oliver
Billy Richardson
Linda Rivers
Jerome Scott
Birgit Sexton
John Somerindyke

Barnes & Noble of Fayetteville
CarMax of Fayetteville
Carrabba's Italian Grill of Fayetteville
Child Advocacy Center
Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Cumberland County Department of Social Services
Falcon Children’s Home and Family Services
Fayetteville Urban Ministry, Inc.
Junior League of Fayetteville
Mid-Carolina Area Agency on Aging
PNC Bank
Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity

Since 1993, the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County has been working towards the betterment of our community by focusing on support for families with children from birth to 5 years old. 

Our priorities are to provide services and support that Advance the Well-being of Children, Strengthen the Early Care and Early Education System, and Empower Families. 

Many individuals and groups have walked this path with us by performing acts of kindness that have impacted young children and/or their families. These individuals and groups have gone above and beyond to make our community a better place for young children and their families. 

These Acts of Kindness have not gone unnoticed. The Kindness Awards recognize individuals and groups that have performed acts of kindness for young children and their families.

Click on the "Nominations" tab above, complete and submit the form.
It's that easy!

A panel will review all Kindness Awards nominations and choose up to 30 nominees to be recognized at the ceremony. Those selected will have significantly impacted our community, its families, and children outside their normal scope of work.

First of all, Congratulations! You have clearly made an impact in our community. Nominees who are selected to be honorees will be notified via email.

If you have additional questions about the Kindness Awards, please send us an email.