Parents of the Nation 2000
“"It
is an honor to congratulate you on being chosen as "National Parents of the Year
2000"...your twenty years of community service has influenced many families and
improved their parenting skills. I applaud your commitment to this important
cause..." - Wayne T. Gilcrest,
Member of Congress”
 John and
Cheryl Carnwath exhibit the enthusiastic commitment, experience, and
example that have supported and inspired thousands of families throughout nearly
20 years of active community service. As parents of 4 children the Carnwaths
are well aware that it takes full time, consistent, and vigilant involvement to
guide young people to make the right choices that will lead them to productive
and fulfilling futures.
The Carnwaths devoted themselves to the tasks of parenting
and supporting other parents in their efforts to build strong, resilient
families. John and Cheryl organized a Children’s Fair in order to help parents
address their questions and concerns ranging from health issues to child rearing
and connect to family-focused resources in the county and state.
 As a result, Camp
Blaze was established in 1992 with a mission to define, develop, and implement
programs to meet the ever-changing needs of today’s families.
The Carnwaths were entered into a national competition
sponsored by the Parents’ Day Council in recognition of the 1994 legislation
signed by President Clinton designating the fourth Sunday in July as Parents’
Day. The Council searches for parents who set an exceptional example as
parental role models by demonstrating the finest qualities of unconditional love
for their children and serving the needs of parents and families in their
community. John and Cheryl were nominated by a family who had gone through
several of their programs. They were celebrated at a Maryland State House
ceremony for their winning county and state levels in the competition. They
were chosen and honored as National Parents of the Year 2000 at a congressional
reception on Capitol Hill. The Carnwaths continue to play a crucial role in
shaping lives and assisting community institutions to develop family-friendly
policies and practices.
For more information on John and Cheryl Carnwath and the
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