Golden Apple Impact Award

 
 

We were thrilled to honor David Chandler with the 2023 Impact Award will be held on October 30, 2023. David is a humble leader who has invested his talent in the development of the next generation of educational leaders - having sustained positive impact on multiple dimensions of the education industry.

The Golden Apple Impact Award is given to a private individual, company, policy maker, or decision maker who has significantly impacted the lives of Illinois' students through their work in education.

 
 

Impact Award Eligibility Criteria

  • Demonstrates fearless leadership in the face of adversity

  • Wholly dedicated to better outcomes for all students in Illinois

  • Delivers an aspirational vision for the future and the strategies to achieve the vision

  • Modernizes engagement with students via technology and access to relevant global peers

  • Facilitates gatherings of leaders in education, business, philanthropy, and technology to improve the education experiences of students

  • Inspires entrepreneurial groups of individuals, organizations, or coalitions to improve outcomes for students

  • Invests resources to affect change in innovative ideas, technology, and/or organizations

  • Demonstrates data-driven, research-based decision-making while increasing innovation

  • Engages multiple stakeholders in the delivery of services to students most-in-need

  • Consistently uses sound, unwavering, ethical judgment

Impact Award Recipients

David Chandler

Dr. Janice K. Jackson

BMO Harris Bank

Award accepted by Dave Casper and John Smart

Barbara Bowman

Pat and Mike Koldyke