Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Leadership Finalists Announced

Core Insights - The Golden Apple Foundation has announced the 2026 finalists for the Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Leadership, which honors outstanding educators in Illinois [1] Group 1 - The Golden Apple Foundation is a leading nonprofit organization in Illinois focused on preparing, honoring, and retaining exceptional educators [1] - The award process for the Golden Apple Awards is highly competitive, resulting in the selection of seven finalists from Pre-K to 12th grade school leaders [1]