Bill Henningsgaard Cradle to Career Champion Award
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
August 18, 2026
132 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Bill Henningsgaard Cradle to Career Champion Award
Purpose: Annually recognizes a local advocate from a community in the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network who embodies exceptional leadership, vision and commitment to ensuring that every child is supported in his or her educational journey, from cradle to career.
Named After: Bill Henningsgaard, an early champion of StriveTogether's work and founder of Eastside Pathways (a cradle-to-career partnership in Bellevue, Washington). The award was established to honor his legacy after he and his son, Max, died in an airplane accident in 2013.
Award Details:
Eligibility:
Geographic Scope: StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network communities nationwide
Selection Criteria: Leadership, vision, commitment, passion, and persistence in advancing cradle-to-career work and collective impact
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Nomination Method: Visit the Partner Portal to submit nomination
2. Required Information: Complete nomination form with all required criteria
3. Nomination Deadline: August 18 (annual deadline)
4. Selection Timeline: Award recipient announced and recognized at the Cradle to Career Network Convening (October 3-5)
- Exceptional leadership
- Clear vision for change
- Commitment and persistence
- Work within a StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network community
- Passion for ensuring every child succeeds from cradle to career
Nomination Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate:Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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