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Ranney Announces the Panther Innovation Award

Ranney School proudly announces the launch of the Panther Innovation Award, a new initiative designed to inspire Upper School students to demonstrate creativity and leadership through independent, student-driven projects. Whether through research, entrepreneurship, community service, or the arts, the award empowers students to bring bold ideas to life in ways that reflect Ranney’s mission to lead, create, and contribute.

Through a competitive, multi-step process, students will submit written proposals outlining their project idea, goals, and anticipated impact. Finalists will present their ideas at Panther Tank, a Shark Tank–style event in March 2026, where they will pitch to a panel of alumni, faculty, and administrators. Up to three students or teams will each receive a $1,000 award to support the development and implementation of their projects.
Award recipients will have six months to advance their initiatives before presenting their results to the Ranney community during the Upper School Town Hall in October 2026. Projects may range from scientific research and entrepreneurial ventures to service initiatives or creative works. 

The Panther Innovation Award was established through the generosity and vision of the Govil family — Dr. Niraj Govil ’85 and Dr. Ranjana Govil, along with their sons, Ankur ’18 and Ankush ’23 — whose enduring connection to Ranney has inspired their commitment to fostering innovation and opportunity for the next generation of students. Drs. Govil brought their sons back to Ranney and Dr. Niraj Govil continues his service to the community as a Trustee.

“This award represents the next step in inspiring entrepreneurship at Ranney,” said Dr. John Griffith, Head of School. “After creating the Bloomberg Finance Lab, we’re now expanding that vision to empower students to think like innovators, problem-solvers, and changemakers within our school and beyond. We are deeply grateful to the Govil family for their generosity and vision.”

The Govil family’s multi-generational connection to Ranney, spanning nearly four decades, reflects their deep belief in the transformative power of education. Through their professional achievements in medicine and their ongoing engagement as alumni, parents, and through Board service, the Govils continue to inspire students to innovate, lead, and give back.

More information about the Panther Innovation Award, as well as information on additional opportunities to support Ranney School, may be found by reaching out to Director of Development Kathleen Brown (kbrown@ranneyschool.org/(732) 542-4777 x1168).
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