Edward Zigler Innovation Award

Since Head Start's inception in 1965, Dr. Edward Zigler played a central role.

This award honors Dr. Ziglers memory by celebrating local programs who have partnered to create high impact services for children and families. This award requires a joint application from both the Head Start grant recipient and the community partner.

The nominee must:

• Be a Head Start or Early Head Start grant recipient and include a community partner in the application. The partnership will demonstrate innovation in program design and/or service delivery.
• Provide two letters of reference from two organizational leaders who know the impact of the partnership first hand (Note: These two letters must come from leaders outside both the program and the community partner.)
• Submit a supporting statement to address the following:
  • A description of the primary and partner agency involved in the delivery of services, including demographic information, and history in the local community
  • A brief description of the specific innovation, the approach, and names of all partners
  • A brief description of the outcomes or impact of the effort on vulnerable children and families that are unique and/or go beyond Head Start's performance standards
• Comply with all NHSA general rules and regulations as listed on the Scholarships & Awards homepage.