The Child Protection Center (CPC) proudly presented the Sapphire Award at its annual Blue Ties & Butterflies gala in April, Child Abuse Prevention Month, to four exceptional foundations. The foundations were honored for their enduring support and leadership, which have helped shape the agency's 45-year legacy in the fight against child abuse. In celebration of CPC’s 45th anniversary, the Sapphire Award—named after the traditional 45th anniversary gem—was created to recognize long-standing community partners. The four foundations have provided guidance, advocacy, and financial support that has been instrumental in CPC’s evolution, in establishing the organization as experts in child abuse, and recognized throughout the state and country for its leadership. The Sapphire Award honorees include: Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, McCune Family Foundation.

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