Bill Gessner GM Coaching Award
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Overview
Bill Gessner GM Coaching Award
Purpose: Celebrates the life and career of Bill Gessner, a renowned co-op consultant and mentor who worked with more than 300 cooperatives over 25 years. Provides funding for leadership coaching services for food cooperative general managers.
Eligible Applicants:
Focus: Professional development and leadership coaching for co-op leaders
Administration: Administered by National Co+op Grocers (NCG)
Background: Established by friends and colleagues of Cooperative Hall of Fame member Bill Gessner (1941-2019). Awards are made by the CDF Board of Directors based on recommendations from the Bill Gessner Legacy Fund advisors.
Related Awards: The Bill Gessner Legacy Fund also supports:
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How to Apply
Application Process
1. Apply through National Co+op Grocers (NCG)
2. Provide information about need for leadership coaching
3. Describe professional development goals
Note: As of the latest information available (2021), the application deadline was March 31. Current deadline for 2026 should be verified with NCG or CDF.
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