Nominate a School Leader

Complete the form below to nominate a Pre-K-12th grade school leader (principal/head of school) in Illinois for the 2025 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Leadership, in honor of Stanley C. Golder. For questions, please contact Nellie Quintana.

School Leader's First Name

School Leader's Last Name

Job Title

School Leader's Email Address

School Name

School Level

Select all that apply

Pre-K-5

6-8

High School

School Address

School City

School Zip Code

School County

School State

Submissions are only accepted for school leaders within Illinois.

Illinois

Your Name

First Name

Last Name

Your Personal (non-district/business) Email Address

Your Relationship to School Leader

Please provide evidence of this leader's significant, positive impact on this school

If requested, Golden Apple Foundation may release my name to this nominee

How did you hear about the Golden Apple Awards?

Who is eligible?

Any Pre-K-12th grade principal, head of school, or leader of a public or non-public school in Illinois is eligible for Golden Apple's Excellence in Leadership Award
Candidates must have served as principal or head of school at one or more public or non-public schools for at least five consecutive school years
Candidates must have had a significant and sustained positive impact on the school, created a culture of inclusivity, and delivered dramatic student growth

What do award recipients receive?

Induction into the esteemed Golden Apple Academy of Educators
A cash award of $10,000 with $5,000 going toward the administrator’s professional development and $5,000 to the school for a project of the recipient’s choosing

Nominate a School Leader

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