SAGUACHE — Lacy Reed, director of Early Childhood Programs and Board of Education president of Mountain Valley School District, has been chosen as one of three finalists by the Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference (RMECC) for its first-ever Excellence Award as a Community Leader in Early Childhood.

According to RMECC, to be nominated for this award the person must be a childcare center teacher, director, owner, administrator, or a family childcare home teacher or provider who goes above and beyond to elevate the childcare industry, promote quality, advance systems, and provide support to new providers and teachers.

RMECC stated, “To highlight the tireless work of our dedicated early childhood professionals over the last year, the Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference is proud to host the first-ever RMECC Excellence Awards. The Excellence Awards are an opportunity to showcase the amazing work, innovation, and endless spirit of early childhood professionals! The award ceremony will be held in person at the closing general session of the Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference on Saturday, March 12, 2022, and live streamed to our virtual audience. Three finalists from each category will be chosen by the RMECC Steering and Program Committees and will receive free all-access attendance to the event. The winners of each category will be selected by public vote and announced live at the award ceremony where they will receive their prizes.”

The voting will be held via Facebook and will begin on Monday, Feb. 7, at www.facebook.com/RMECC. The winners will be selected by a public vote, and the Mountain Valley School District is asking the community to support Reed by voting.