Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 31, 2026

51 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Howie Award

Purpose: A financial award granted each year in memory of Eileen and John Howie in celebration of their generous and dedicated volunteer work in the community.

Eligibility:

  • HPISD teacher, administrator, or staff member

  • Exemplifies the spirit of community service

  • Focus on involvement and commitment to HPISD schools and service to the greater community
  • Award Presentation: Given at Highland Park Opening Convocation

    Geographic Scope: Highland Park ISD, Dallas, TX

    Nomination Process: Nominations may be submitted by anyone (not just HPISD faculty) at any time of year. Nominations received after May 31 each year will not be considered until the following year.

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: (214) 780-4060

  • Email: info@hpef.org

  • Address: 4201 Grassmere Lane, Dallas, TX 75205
  • Organization: Highland Park ISD Education Foundation, registered 501(c)3, Tax ID 75-1999200

    Recent Winners:

  • 2025: Susan Bailey

  • 2024: Tyson Peterson

  • 2023: Jay Harris

  • 2022: Jill Bellomy
  • How to Apply

    Howie Award Nomination Process

    1. Complete the nomination form (available online or as PDF)
    2. Required information to submit:
    - Your first and last name
    - Your email
    - Your phone
    - Nominee's first and last name
    - Nominee's email
    - Nominee's phone
    - Nominee's position at HPISD
    - Nominee's number of years employed with HPISD

    3. Submission methods:
    - Online form at hpef.org
    - PDF form completed and mailed or emailed

    4. Deadline: May 31 each year (nominations received after this date will not be considered until the following year)

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    Fields of Work

    teachers

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