The Montgomery County Family and Children First Council has created a tribute to Brother Raymond L. Fitz, S.M., Ph.D., former president of the University of Dayton, for his years of leadership and service to the community on behalf of children and families, including serving as the first Chair of the Council.  

The Brother Raymond L. Fitz, S.M., Ph. D. Award will go to someone who exemplifies Brother Ray's dedication to the cause of nurturing and protecting children and families by his/her day-in and day-out efforts in the Montgomery County community.  This can be as a paid employee, as a volunteer for an organization, as an "everyday citizen", or as a combination of these.  In whatever role, the winner will be someone who has regular, direct contact with children and families.  Sometimes such a person is described as "front-line" or "grass roots", as opposed to being an administrator or executive or policy-maker.

You can obtain a Nomination Form several ways:

• download the the Nomination Packet (pdf format)
• call the Office of Family and Children First at 225-4695 or
• pick up a copy up at 451 West Third Street, 9th floor, Dayton, Ohio
  

The deadline for submitting 2009 nominations to the Office of Family and Children First is December 31, 2008.

View the Nomination Media Release (PDF)

Information about all the recipients are available by clicking their name on the left hand bar above.