Awards and Recognition

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.

2022 recipient Sam Moore (middle) with Justin Aglio (left) and Stan Thompson (right)
Sam Moore (middle), 2022 recipient of The Stanley Thompson Future Ready Leader of the Year Award, with Dr. Justin Aglio (left) and Dr. Stan Thompson (right).

Award Winners

  • 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.

Dr. Justin Aglio and Angela Mike
Angela Mike, 2022 recipient of The Tracey DeBlase Huston Community Leader of the Year Award, with Dr. Justin Aglio.

Award Winners

  • 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.

Angela Mike and Justin Aglio stand at a podium
Angela Mike, executive director of the Career and Technical Education division of the Pittsburgh Public School District, presents the Community Engagement Award to Dr. Justin Aglio and the Readiness Institute at Penn State.