Child Advocacy

***Roger has received the Early Learning Action Alliance

“Gold Crayon” Award three times. This is the highest award given by the Children’s Alliance. Roger is the only legislator to win multiple times. (2010, 2012, 2018)

Lake Washington Technical College Special Hero Award – 2007

The Mockingbird Society Special Recognition for Legislation Supporting Foster Children – 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013

Roger has been named “Champion for Children” by the Children’s Alliance for his work to expand early childhood education. (2008, 2011, 2018)

Roger has also been named a “Champion for Education” by the League of Education Voters for his work to expand early learning in Washington.

• Institute for Family Development Child Advocate Award – 2014