Century Principal Nominated for Golden Apple Leadership Award

ORLAND PARK, IL - Century Junior High Principal Dr. Brian P. Horn has been selected as a finalist for the Golden Apple's Stanley C. Golder Leadership Award. He is one of just 10 Chicagoland principals nominated for the award in 2017.

“Being selected as a finalist for the Golden Apple Stanley C. Golder Leadership award is an incredible honor," said Horn. "This recognition is a testament to the incredible Century community in which I am so proud to lead. Century is one of the finest schools in the nation because of the awesome students, caring staff and supportive parents. I am honored and humbled to part of such an amazing team.”

The Golder award "honors the exemplary performance and excellence in school leadership of a principal or head of school from the Chicagoland area," according to its description.

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A press release from Orland School District 135 indicates Horn was nominated for the award by a parent in December and was observed at work by members of the Golden Apple committee. Students, teachers, office staff and more than 20 parents were interviewed by a committee member.

Horn and the other nine nominees will be recognized at the Golden Apple organization's Celebration of Excellence on Saturday, March 4.

Photo courtesy of Orland School District 135