Selma Fraiberg Award
The Selma Fraiberg Award: For significant contributions in support of services for infants, young children and families in the State of Michigan. This award recognizes individuals and/or groups who have made outstanding contributions in the areas of relationship-focused, culturally sensitive direct service delivery, program administration, research, teaching and/or training. Their work is informed by infant and early childhood mental health principles and practices, and has a social justice lens to intentionally address the racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and other inequities embedded in systems that affect young children and their families. Those who have mentored, provided reflective supervision, trained or in other significant ways have supported workforce development may be honored with this award for their contributions.
Past Award Winners:
Carla Caringi – 2024 Melissa Threadgould – 2022 Karol Wilson – 2019 Bonnie Daligga – 2017 Mary Beth Reimer – 2015 Julie Ribaudo – 2013 Joan Shirilla – 2011 Erin Werth – 2009 Doug Davies – 2007 Sheryl Goldberg – 2005 Kay Loftus – 2004 Greg Proulx – 2003 Melissa Kaplan-Estrin – 2002 Ann Trost – 2001 Kathleen Baltman – 2000 Cherrill Flynn – 1999 Sister Barbara Cline – 1998 Barry Wright – 1997 Jack Stack – 1996 William Schafer – 1995 Kathryn Sims – 1994 Mary Peterson – 1993 Ann Saffer – 1992 Mary Choblic – 1991 Janet Chichester – 1990 Deborah Weatherston – 1989 Joan Eberly – 1988 Geraldine Peterson – 1987 Kathryn Mary Gordon – 1987 Hiram Fitzgerald – 1986 Elizabeth “Betty” Bell – 1985 Michael Trout – 1984 Debbie Stabenow – 1983 Edna Adelson – 1982 Perinatal Coaching Program of Family and Children’s Services in Oakland County – 1982 Marcia Eager – 1981 Betty Tableman – 1980
13101 Allen Road
Southgate, Michigan 48195
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