Florida's Children First 2016 Tampa Reception
Tue Jun 7, 5:15 PM - Tue Jun 7, 7:30 PM

WHAT: Florida’s Children First 2016 Tampa Reception

WHEN: Tuesday June 7, 2016 / 5:15 PM to 7:30 PM

WHERE: SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP
100 N Tampa Street, Suite 2900, Tampa, FL

WHO: Florida’s Children First will honor child advocates in the Tampa Bay Area at its annual fundraising and awards event. Grayson Kamm, will be Master of Ceremonies. Community and business leaders, and all other persons concerned about the future of Florida’s children, especially abused, abandoned and neglected children and youth, will be in attendance.

HONORING:
Child Advocate of the Year – Commissioner Sandra Murman
Commissioner Murman has spent countless hours volunteering as a community advocate and a public policy leader. She has been directly involved in more than 20 organizations that support our community and enhance the lives of children and families. She spearheaded the Capital Campaign to raise $16 million to build the new Glazer Children’s Museum in downtown Tampa. Prior to joining the County Commission, Murman completed eight years as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1996-2004. One of Commissioner Murman’s current focus areas is providing high-quality critical Children’s Services in Hillsborough County through her creation of a Blue Ribbon Committee for Child Safety.

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year- Stephen Todd
Stephen Todd is a volunteer who stands out. He volunteers for the Guardian Ad Litem program, the HCBA Mentor Program and Crossroad for Florida Kids and has contributed well over 1500 pro bono hours in his 25 year career with over 225 in 2015 alone. Stephen “Steve” Todd is a Senior Assistant County Attorney in the Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office Litigation Division. He recruits, mentors and believes that it is the obligation of every attorney to serve those who cannot hire an attorney.

Foster and Adoptive Parent of the Year – Elyse Silver
Elyse Silver was working as a P.E. teacher at Davis Elementary School w