About the Award
Good principals make a difference. Great principals touch lives.
Glenn and Janice Friendt established the Marie Bourke Leadership Award to affirm and recognize the impact of great principals on the lives of students and teachers. The Award will annually recognize an outstanding principal in the Lincoln Public Schools. Principals honored by the award demonstrate outstanding leadership and continuous improvement in student achievement and development. The $1,000 award also includes participation in the Gallup Organization Leadership program to encourage continued growth in that principal's career.
Applying for the Award
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
Any current Lincoln Public Schools principal or emerging leader. Self-nominations are accepted.
Selection of the recipient will be based on:
- Communication of a vision of what the school can become that inspires others
- Providing leadership to students, staff, and the community toward a shared vision
- Creating significant opportunities for participation, shared decision-making, and leadership development by staff and students
- Encouraging community participation and involvement through meaningful partnerships and leadership roles
- Structuring the school for achievement
- Demonstrating improvement in student achievement
