AKRON, Ohio — Akron Children's Hospital on Wednesday honored the winners of its first "More childhood, please." Awards , recognizing 10 individuals and organizations dedicated to improving childhoods across the 33 counties the health system serves in Ohio.

The hospital system received 55 nominations from community members for the awards program, which was created to formally acknowledge partners working to put children and families first.

"We take great pride in helping the kids of our region grow up safe and healthy, but we cannot do it alone and wanted to formally recognize the great work of wonderful people and organizations in our communities that partner with us," said Chris Gessner, president and CEO of Akron Children's.

The honorees were recognized at a dinner and awards pres

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