Children and youth who have overcome obstacles to achieve great things are being honoured tomorrow with B.C. Child and Youth in Care Awards as part of B.C. Child and Youth in Care Week (June 2-8, 2014) celebrations throughout the province.

An exemplary instructor, an outstanding role model and a true leader in the field of early learning and care - these are just some of ways current and former colleagues describe Toni Hoyland.

From her role as the City of Vancouver’s first child care co-ordinator to being one of the key players in creating the non-profit Vancouver Society of Children's Centres (VSOCC), Penny Coates epitomizes the kind of dedication being honoured throughout B.C.

Child-care providers throughout the province are encouraged to apply for a total of $14.8 million in major capital funding to create new licensed child-care spaces for B.C. kids.

The B.C. government is investing $513,000 to help increase the number of early childhood educators throughout the province.

Whether in the classroom, in the stadium, on TV or online, the Be More Than a Bystander message is spreading to young people throughout the province who are learning what they can do to break the silence on violence against women and girls.