The purpose of the Arkansas Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Resilience Summit is to convene local, state, and national leaders committed to understanding the research, practice, and policy implications of ACEs to create a paradigm shift within healthcare, mental health, and child-and family-serving systems in Arkansas. Part of raising awareness about issues that affect children and families is recognizing the good work that is already being done in our community. That recognition not only assigns credit where credit is due but also encourages others to do good work as well.
2026 Award Nominations Are Now Open
We invite you to nominate individuals or organizations for the Phoenix, Rise, and PACEs Resilience Awards using the form below.
Phoenix & Rise Award Nominations
PACEs Resilience Award Nomination
Congratulations to our previous winners!
Phoenix and Rise Award Winners
2025
Phoenix Award – Penny Jester

Phoenix Award – Corey Tinkle

Rise Award – Brianna Heard
2024
Rise Award — Colton Cooper

ACEs Summit PACEs Resilience Award Winners
2025
Open Arms Shelter

2024
Child Safety Center of White County

White County Single Parent Scholarship Foundation

