2007 Leadership Triangle Goodmon Award

On December 10, 2007, Action for Children North Carolina was awarded the 2007 “Organization” Leadership Triangle Goodmon Award at the sixth annual gala presentation, held at the American Tobacco District in downtown Durham.

“Action for Children is an organization devoted to making North Carolina the best state in which to be and raise a child,” said Debra Morgan, WRAL-TV Anchor and presenter of the awards.  “This award is given to Action for Children for its dedication to improving the quality of life for the next generation of North Carolina’s leaders and thinkers.”

“It is an honor to be recognized among the Triangle’s leading individuals and organizations,” said Barbara Bradley, President and CEO of Action for Children.  “The theme of the evening — family values — exemplified our organization’s realization that it will, indeed, take all of us working together to improve the lives of all children in North Carolina.”

Recognized was Action for Children’s most significant achievement in regional leadership: the convening of child health insurance experts in 2006 to craft a proposal to expand children’s health insurance to cover thousands more children and youth in the state.  The result was a concrete, nonpartisan and affordable plan that provides access to health insurance to all children in North Carolina,regardless of income level or eligibility requirements. 

“The success of the expanded health insurance legislation is just one example of Action for Children’s leadership in improving outcomes for children, youth and families,” said Morgan.  “For nearly 25 years, Action for Children has been instrumental in many public policy successes benefiting and protecting children.”

“Action for Children works with nonprofits, businesses and local and state governments to develop policies and programs that benefit every child in North Carolina,” she continued.  “The organization’s attention and dedication to its mission has created a statewide community in which our children and youth can grow up healthier, safer and better educated, with every opportunity for success.”

The Goodmon Awards were established by James F. Goodmon, owner of Capitol Broadcasting Company, to recognize outstanding, regionally-minded individual leaders, organizations, partnerships and elected officials who exemplify regional thinking and action through their professional and/or volunteer efforts. 

“I’m pleased with the outstanding quality of this year’s candidates,” Goodmon said.“The winners are indeed exemplary leaders in their communities and our region.”

The awards are presented annually by Leadership Triangle, a nonprofit organization focused on leadership education and the promotion of regionalism across Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties through classes, seminars and awards.  For more information about Leadership Triangle, visit www.leadershiptriangle.com.