2026 ACEs Summit Awards

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 Call for Award Nominations

We all know someone or an organization deserving of these awards! Nominate one today!

Phoenix & Rise Award Nominations

The Phoenix Award recognizes an exceptional educator, businessperson, policymaker, community leader, or advocate who, through their professional role, is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families across the state.

The Rise Award is inspired by the poem "Still I Rise" by native Arkansan Maya Angelou. The Rise Award honors an individual who demonstrates resilience in action and uses their life experience to foster resilience in others. In essence, the honoree has "beaten the odds" to overcome difficult obstacles such as abuse, neglect, family dysfunction, or poverty.