EDDIE SLAYTON MEMORIAL AWARD

 

The Eddie Slayton Memorial Award

The Eddie Slayton Memorial Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Regional Child Advocacy Center. Created by our Board of Directors, this lifetime achievement award recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to serve and protect children in our community.

Honoring a Legacy

The award is named in loving memory of Eddie Slayton, a dedicated and longtime member of the Regional CAC Board of Directors. Eddie was not only a champion for our organization but a true advocate for children. His legacy of compassion, service, and unwavering commitment to child protection continues to inspire the work we do every day.

About the Award

Presented annually at the Honor Thy Children Dinner and Auction, the Eddie Slayton Memorial Award honors professionals or volunteers who have made a significant and lasting impact on the lives of children in Clarke, Washington, and Choctaw counties.

Nominees should exemplify:

  • A strong commitment to child advocacy or protection

  • Exceptional service, leadership, or volunteerism

  • A record of creating meaningful, positive change in their community

 

2026 Award Presentation

The 2026 Eddie Slayton Memorial Award will be presented at our annual Honor Thy Children event on:

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Location: H.G. Pierce Memorial Assembly House, Jackson, Alabama

Submit a Nomination

We encourage community members, partners, and organizations to nominate deserving individuals for this meaningful recognition. If you know someone whose work has made a difference in the lives of local children, we want to hear from you.

NOMINATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 9, 2026

Completed Forms Must Be Returned to The Regional Child Advocacy Center

In Person: 127 W. Cobb St. Grove Hill, AL

By Mail: PO BOX 841 Grove Hill, AL 36451

By Email: mary.english@regionalcac.org

Article for Nominations

Nomination Form

 

 

Past Eddie Slayton Memorial Award winners:

 

2025- Rachael Copeland

2024- Spencer B. Walker

2023- Elaine Davenport

2022- Heidi Gaillard

2021- Patricia Hall

2020- Darlene Jacobs

2019- Jackie Dotson Thompson

 

 

2018- Dr. Katherine Hensleigh

2017- Jane Sellers

2016- Ralph Garrick

2015- Sylvia Williams

2014- Delores Fleming

2013- Ron Bagette

2012- Vivian Gilmore