The Ransome Prize

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The Ransome Prize is an annual award presented in honor of Coalition co-founder Whitty Ransome, which was established by her husband Tom Wilcox in 2008. ICGS presents this award to a woman who has made outstanding contributions to the Coalition and one of its member schools to further the ICGS purpose to be “the leading advocate for girls’ schools, connecting and collaborating globally with individuals, schools, and organizations dedicated to educating and empowering girls.”

The recipient of the $1,000 USD prize will reflect a pure devotion to a higher cause, joyfulness in serving others, and the grace and generosity in allowing others to take credit for good work that characterized Whitty Ransome’s own commitment to the Coalition.

The 2024 Ransome Prize nomination cycle is closed.

Selection Process

A committee of the ICGS Board of Directors selects the Ransome Prize recipient.

2023-2024 Award Calendar

  • November 10, 2023: Nominations opened
  • January 26, 2024: Nominations closed
  • Early-February 2024: Recipient notified
  • Mid-February 2024: Recipient announced to ICGS community
  • June 24-26, 2024: Award presented to recipient in-person at the 2024 ICGS Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Awardees