Henry C. Heinz AwardHenry C Heinz Award

The Henry C. Heinz Award was created to honor those individuals who have exhibited outstanding dedication and commitment to helping children. A donation of $1,000 is made to the Georgia Kiwanis District Foundation, and the interest is used to help young people of Georgia in the form of scholarships and other financial support.

Created in 2002, the award was named after Henry C. Heinz who was a successful, banker and business executive that brought to Kiwanis both leadership qualities and a vibrant personality. His natural fellowship and friendliness were supported by a steely determination to always look out for the best interests of Kiwanis.

Although intensely interested in all aspects of Kiwanis service, his personal goal was to see Kiwanis help children with limited opportunities achieve their potential. (from Dimensions of Service: The Kiwanis Story, Larry Hapgood)

Who Was Henry C. Heinz?

Henry C. Heinz was a vice president and director of C&S Bank in Atlanta. He was a founder and later president of the Atlanta Boys' Club. He was also the son-in-law of Coca-Cola founder Asa Griggs Candler.

In addition, Henry C. Heinz was one of the first Kiwanians in Georgia, and the first Georgian to serve as President of Kiwanis International, in 1927-1928. Prior to serving as President, he had served three years as Treasurer of Kiwanis International, and also served as an International Vice President.

Appropriately, the first Key Club was formed during Henry C Heinz's year as International President in Sacramento, California. Further strengthening Kiwanis' support of youth work was the publicity given to this Key Club, thus laying the groundwork for many additional clubs to be formed in the future.

Henry C. Heinz was elected Kiwanis International Foundation President in 1941 and served until his untimely passing in 1943.

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Who Is Eligible For the Henry C. Heinz Award?

Any person who demonstrates the spirit of Kiwanis as exemplified by Henry C. Heinz may be honored by this award.The donation may come from an individual, a Kiwanis Cub, a Division, or any other group of Kiwanians.

The award consists of a medallion, lapel pin, and a certificate.

The application for obtaining the Henry C. Heinz Endowment may be downloaded here.(Note: Application to be hyperlinked to word here.)

Application for Henry C. Heinz Award

The Henry C. Heinz Endowment was created in 2002 to honor those individuals who have exhibited outstanding dedication and commitment to helping children. A donation of $1,000 is made to the Georgia Kiwanis District Foundation, and the interest is used to help young people of Georgia in the form of scholarships and other financial support.

Any person who demonstrates the spirit of Kiwanis as exemplified by Henry C. Heinz may be honored by this award.

Candidate Name: _______________________________________________

Representing the Kiwanis Club of ___________________________________

_____ In Honor Of _____ In Memory Of

Presented By: _______________________________________________

The contribution of $1,000 is to be made payable to the Georgia District Kiwanis Foundation.

Please forward this form and contribution to:

Georgia District Kiwanis Foundation, Inc.P.O. Box 6618Macon, GA 31208ATTN: Alexia Lieber – Executive Director

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