Valvoline Named 2026 U.S. Corporate Partner of the Year by Children’s Miracle Network

Valvoline Inc. announced that it has been named Children’s Miracle Network’s 2026 U.S. Corporate Partner of the Year in a recent press release.

The honor reflects a 16-year partnership between Valvoline Inc. and Children’s Miracle Network, during which Valvoline Inc., its franchise network and guests have raised more than $9 million to support children’s hospitals across the United States and Canada.

“Valvoline Inc. demonstrates the incredible impact of an engaged, long-term partner supporting local children’s hospitals,” said Aimee Daily, Ph.D., president and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network. “Their consistent fundraising results, steady year-over-year growth and commitment to helping our network address the evolving needs, including mental health support, have made a significant impact for kids receiving care and their families in communities across the U.S.”

In 2025, Valvoline Inc. increased funds raised for local children’s hospitals by nearly 40% compared with the prior year. Valvoline Inc.’s support is part of its broader “Happy to Help” community efforts, which focuses on initiatives that advance children’s health and their mental well-being. In collaboration with Children’s Miracle Network, Valvoline Inc. also established a new grant program designed to help children’s hospitals launch and expand children’s mental health initiatives.

“Being named Children’s Miracle Network’s 2026 U.S. Corporate Partner of the Year is an incredible honor and it belongs to our team members, franchisees, and guests who have fueled this partnership for 16 years,” said Lori Flees, president and CEO of Valvoline Inc. “Together, we’ve raised more than $9 million for local children’s hospitals, and in 2025 alone we increased
funds raised by nearly 40%. We’re proud to keep expanding our impact, including through a new grant program focused on children’s mental health, because families deserve support for the whole child.”