Heather Award

In 2004 on the occasion of Heather Booth's birthday, the Midwest Academy announced the establishment of the Heather Award.

With a back pay settlement of $10,000 Heather Booth founded the Midwest Academy in 1973 to train organizers for the progressive movement. As Heather moved from being a trainer at the Academy to a series of critical social change organizations and campaigns she always made room for developing new organizers.

Whether late at night or early morning there were and continue to be a series of organizers who look to Heather for inspiration, guidance, and hands-on, how-to help. Each year The Heather Award goes to a woman organizer who demonstrates that she embraces the values and vision of Heather Booth and the Midwest Academy.

Previous Heather Awards Winners

Trainings

The Midwest Academy advances movements for progressive social change by teaching strategic, rigorous, results-oriented approach to social action and organization building. The Academy provides training (introductory and advanced) and consulting, equipping organizers, leaders, and their organizations to think and act strategically to win justice for all.

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