The Golden Apple Impact Award is given to the person or organization who most effectively, most positively and most significantly impacts Illinois’ students. This award is given to a private individual, company, policy maker, or decision maker who has impacted the lives of so many in Illinois by his/her engagement and positively and significantly affected education in Illinois.
On Monday, October 28, 2019, Golden Apple will honor Barbara Bowman, Co-Founder of Erikson Institute and Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Development.
Event Details:
Ritz-Carlton Hotel
160 East Pearson
Chicago, IL 60611
6:00 PM - Cocktails
7:00 PM - Dinner
Photo Courtesy Erikson Institute
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
