Ginny Looney Servant Leader Award

Ginny Looney Servant Leader Award

Program Type: Recognition award and fellowship stipend

Description: Established in 2018 by the Southern Education Foundation in honor of Ginny Looney, a long-time Atlanta-based attorney. The award supports and acknowledges young leaders who exemplify Looney's dedication to ethics and restoring faith in government.

Award Focus

• Honors young leaders exemplifying dedication to ethics and restoring faith in government
• Recognizes diligence, sincerity, and genuine belief in fairness
• Celebrates commitment to advancing racial equity
• Supports creation of school systems in the South that give all children opportunity-rich lives

Award Benefits

• Frequency: Given to one outstanding Southern Education Leadership Initiative fellow each summer
• Stipend: Honoree receives an additional stipend at end of summer to carry their work forward
• Donation Authority: Award recipient designates a donation from the Ginny Looney Fellowship Fund to go to a southern education effort of their choice that is significantly moving the needle toward equitable education
• Donor Experience: Provides initial experience as a donor supporting important education equity efforts
• Recognition: Special recognition for making important contribution to advocacy effort

Eligibility

• Recipient must be an outstanding Southern Education Leadership Initiative (SELI) fellow selected during summer program

Funding Source

• Ginny Looney Fellowship Fund: The Southern Education Leadership Initiative is graciously supported by this fund
• Established in honor of Ginny Looney

Supporting the Award

• Individuals can contribute to this effort (click link on website)

Background on Ginny Looney

• Long-time Atlanta-based attorney
• Known for diligence, sincerity, and genuine belief in fairness
• Dedicated to ethics and restoring faith in government

Contact Information

• Co-founder: Steve Suitts (provides context about award on website)
• Southern Education Foundation: (404) 523-0001 or communications@southerneducation.org