Martha Holden Jennings Foundation- Superintendent Award Grant

Martha Holden Jennings Foundation- Superintendent Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Summary

The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation offers the Superintendent Award to honor outstanding Ohio superintendents. Established in 1959, the award recognizes the commitment of educators and supports public school leadership in Ohio. With a $10,000 grant payable to the winner's district, the award aims to highlight the importance of effective educational leadership. Nominees must have a minimum of five years of experience as a superintendent and hold a Master’s Degree and state certification, ensuring a high standard of excellence.

Overview

Martha Holden Jennings Foundation What began over 65 years ago as a family operation, continues today with board and staff members that embody the spirit of family. We are very proud to carry on the legacy of making a lasting impact on the students of Ohio, and honoring the excellent teachers across the state. Together, Martha Holden Jennings and her second cousin, Arthur S. Holden, Jr., founded the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation in 1959. Their intent was to recognize and support Ohio’s public-school teachers and students, a population they believed had been overlooked in philanthropic circles in favor of higher education. Ohio Superintendent of the Year Award We are pleased to offer your district the opportunity to nominate the superintendent for the Ohio Superintendent of the Year Award. The $10,000 award will be payable to the school district in the winner’s name. A representative committee of educators will select the superintendent to be honored. He or she will be recognized as the Ohio award winner at the Foundation’s annual Educators Awards Banquet in July.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates must have five years of experience as an Ohio Superintendent of Schools and must have served in his or her current position for at least two years. The candidate must have a Master’s Degree and appropriate certification by the State of Ohio.