Awards Presented by the Readiness Institute
The Stanley Thompson Future Ready Leader of the Year Award
The Stanley Thompson Future Ready Leader of the Year Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates a commitment to innovative thinking, learner-centered design, and leadership in the Pittsburgh education community. It was established in 2021 and is named in honor of Readiness Institute pioneer Dr. Stan Thompson.
Award Winners
- 2024 Recipient: Dr. Tom Butler, executive director at AIU8
- 2023 Recipient: Josiah Gilliam, executive director at PUMP
- 2022 Recipient: Sam Moore, managing director at the Missouri Historical Society (previously executive director at the Moonshot Museum)
- 2021 Recipient: Mark Cuban, businessman, investor, and philanthropist
The Tracey DeBlase Huston Community Leader of the Year Award
The Tracey DeBlase Huston Community Leader of the Year Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates a commitment to the Pittsburgh community through education, service, and leadership. It was established in 2021 and is named after Readiness Institute collaborator Tracey Huston.
Award Winners
- 2024 Recipient: Nayli Russo, founder and CEO of Russo Leadership
- 2023 Recipient: Delvina Morrow, vice president of Community Affairs and DEI at Pittsburgh Penguins
- 2022 Recipient: Angela Mike, executive director of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) division of the Pittsburgh Public School District
- 2021 Recipient: Esther Wojcicki, journalist, educator, vice chair of Creative Commons advisory council
Awards Received by the Readiness Institute
The Readiness Institute is honored to be recognized by our peers and partners in the education industry.
- 2023 Community Engagement Award from the Career and Technical Education (CTE) division of the Pittsburgh Public School District
- Global Outstanding Organization Award from WAICY 2023
- Emma Hance named 40 Under 40 honoree from Pittsburgh Magazine and PUMP
