Wells Fargo is currently accepting applications for the Elizabeth Hurlock Beckham Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award honors teachers in the United States whose influence inspired former students to create organizations, concepts, procedures, or movements that provide lasting public or societal benefit. The program focuses on recognizing educators whose guidance leads to measurable community impact and advances education and public service.
One-time cash award, taxable, usable at the recipient’s discretion
Recognizes educators whose impact extends beyond the classroom into meaningful societal contributions
Awardees are selected by the trust’s advisory committee
Nominees must be current or former teachers, professors, or instructors at colleges, universities, junior colleges, community colleges, or technical schools in the U.S.
Preference is given to educators in psychology, medicine, or law.
Nominees must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens.
Previous award recipients are not eligible for re-nomination.
The award is intended to recognize influence that results in former students establishing organizations or creating enduring societal impact.