Nominations for 2025 Harry J. Cowherd Award for Center Excellence

The Division of FRYSC is now accepting nominations for this prestigious award, honoring a center that has excelled in its crucial role of serving kids and families. This Award for Center Excellence is named in honor of the late Dr. Harry J. Cowherd, former Secretary of the Cabinet for Human Resources and a staunch advocate for the concept of Family Resource and Youth Services Centers. It is awarded to a center that has contributed to Dr. Cowherd's tremendous legacy by demonstrating center excellence above and beyond its normal center operations.

All required information—the nomination form, narrative questions, and letter(s) of support—must be completed and submitted by the deadline to be eligible for consideration. Self-nominations are accepted. Please be prepared to upload 1 to 3 letters of support to this application form. The DEADLINE for submissions is by the end of the day on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Direct any questions to Quentin Floyd at quentin.floyd@ky.gov or 502-352-5427.

2025 HJC Award Nomination Form