FAQs
1. Who is organizing this event?
The Zig Ziglar Servant Leadership Award was created through the joint efforts of Prestonwood Christian Academy, the Prestonwood Foundation, which are both ministries of Prestonwood Baptist Church.
For more information about these ministries, visit the
2. Who benefits from this event?
Prestonwood Christian Academy's Sponsor-A-Child scholarship program receives all proceeds from the Zig Ziglar Servant Leadership Award banquet. To learn more about Sponsor-A-Child, click here.
Kingdom Education is the cornerstone of Prestonwood Christian Academy's approach to Christian education. According to Glen Schultz, Kingdom Education is, "A life-long, Bible based, Christ centered process of leading a child to Christ, building a child up in Christ, and equipping a child to serve Christ" (p. 29, "Kindom Education", Glen Schultz).
Primary tenants of Kingdom Education include assisting parents in the total education of their children, teaching from a biblical worldview, grounding students in God's word as absolute truth, upholding Jesus Christ as pre-eminent in students and parents' lives at home, school, church and in the community and finally, modeling and guiding students toward an eternal mindset.
4. What is the history of the award?
See History of Award.
5. What is the origin of the logo?
See Logo Origin.
6. How was the recipient chosen?
Click here to read more about the award criteria and recipient selection.
7. What is the attire for the event?
Attire for this event is black tie optional.
8. Where and when is the event?
The event will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at the Embassy Suites in Frisco, Texas. The event will begin at 7:00 PM. For more details, visit the Event Information page.
9. How do I get there?
The Embassy Suites is located at 7600 John Q. Hammons Drive, Frisco, Texas 75034. From the Dallas North Tollway, exit Gaylord Blvd. Turn right on Gaylord. Turn right onto Parkwood Blvd. Turn right onto John Q. Hammons Drive.
Click here to get driving directions from your departure location.
10. What can I expect at the event?
The dinner will be a social, historical and meaningful event that will be long remembered. Honoring both the lives of Mr. Zig Ziglar (award namesake) and the Award recipient, the event will pay tribute to the lives and leadership of these men.
Woven through all programming will be the elevation of Kingdom Education and Prestonwood Christian Academy, the Prestonwood Foundation and Prestonwood Baptist Church's commitment to offering scholarship money to families of all socioeconomic status through Sponsor-A-Child.
11. How can I help sponsor the event?
Currently, sponsorships are available from $1,500 to $25,000. Click here for sponsorship benefits and online processing.
To donate directly to the event beneficiary, Sponsor-A-Child, click here.
12. How can I turn in names for my table?
To submit or make changes to the names of your table guests, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
