Henny Penny Leadership Award Grant

The Henny Penny Leadership Award, provided by The Dayton Foundation, recognizes graduating seniors from Preble County, Ohio, or children of Henny Penny employees who exhibit exceptional leadership abilities. This award encourages students to pursue their educational goals at two- or four-year institutions while fostering their entrepreneurial spirit. The Dayton Foundation, a long-standing philanthropic partner, aims to enhance community welfare through strategic grantmaking and support for various initiatives in education, health, arts, and more.

The Dayton Foundation
It helps individuals, families, and organizations fulfill their charitable goals by managing permanent funds, awarding grants, and offering scholarships. Having awarded over $1.2 billion in grants and managing more than 4,100 funds, the Foundation acts as a significant regional philanthropic partner committed to strengthening the social, economic, and cultural fabric of the community.
Mission and Priorities
The Foundation’s mission is to help donors and organizations "help others" through philanthropic services, strategic grantmaking, and community leadership. With a vision of creating a vibrant and inclusive Greater Dayton, the Foundation focuses on building capacity for nonprofits, promoting equitable opportunities, and collaborating across sectors to address community challenges. Its priorities include supporting education and workforce development, enhancing health and human services, advancing arts and culture, and responding to urgent regional needs through initiatives like disaster relief and community recovery.
The Henny Penny Leadership Award strives to recognize college-bound students who have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills and are planning to pursue a career which will allow them to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit.

Eligibility

Be a graduating senior from a high school in Preble County, Ohio, or a child of a Henny Penny employee attending any high school,Be accepted to a two- or four-year technical/trade school, college or university, Demonstrate the attributes of a leader at school and/or within the community, andHave served in a leadership role in an organization including, but not limited to, athletics, music, 4-H, student council, the arts or a civic organization.