Congratulations to the 2026 Cura Award Winners!

Kinship Professionals

Melissa Holiday, New York Council on Adoptable Children

Lillian Leveque, St. Catherine’s Center for Children

Kinship Caregivers

Anna Ard-Sledge, Cattaraugus County

Dave & Ann Stromsness, Steuben County

Dorthy and Lori Battle, Kings County

Gloria Brown, Monroe County

Jennifer Johnson, Jefferson County

Maggie Langan, Allegany County

Natashia Francis, Westchester County

Viola Peffly, St. Lawrence County