I will never ever forget the amazing letter that a local group member wrote me shortly after we started Magic City Slingers. We helped her wear her baby and, like so many people, babywearing really changed her parenting experience. She wanted to recognize our efforts. She wrote a heartfelt letter of thanks to me and to Kristen (a the time, we were the only group leaders) and gave us each a tote bag and a button from TheBabywearer.com’s CafePress store. Her gift made a deep and lasting impression.
There are a lot of people around the world that do a lot of work to help people learn about babywearing, and much of this work is done on a volunteer basis. If someone has helped you along the way, a personal note is a great way to say thank you, but it’s not the only way. If you know of an organization that reaches out to women in need, performs babywearing advocacy work, or is a babywearing vendor with a charitable mission, consider nominating it for an International Babywearing Week award. So far, there are three awards:
- Best Babywearing Outreach Program to Women in Need (U.S.),
- Best Babywearing Outreach Program by a Non-Vendor (U.S.), and
- Best Charitable Program by a Babywearing Vendor (worldwide).
The deadline for nominations is September 18. You can nominate your organization or another organization. Click here for more information and to nominate; nomination is quick and easy!
P.S. Please spread the word about International Babywearing Week and the IBW Awards! Thanks!
Two more awards have been added! The Jennifer Rosenberg Babywearing Advocate of the Year Award and the Vijay Owens Award for Lifetime Achievement in Babywearing Advocacy. I bet you know someone who deserves one of these! Go nominate!