DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., and MIDLAND, Mich. (Sept. 24, 2026) – Dow and the LPGA Tour are excited to announce Brooke Henderson as the recipient of the 2026 Dow Impact Award following an 18-day fan voting period. She was honored for her extraordinary leadership, service and dedication to others, both on the course and within the communities she’s passionate about. This year, Henderson was recognized amongst a class of four incredible nominees, who together earned more than 6,900 total votes. To celebrate and help extend her impact, she will receive a $25,000 cash award and a matching contribution to a charity of her choice.
"I am incredibly honored to receive the Dow Impact Award," said Henderson. "I am grateful to everyone who took the time to vote and support me throughout this process. Giving back and helping others has always been very important to me, and I am thankful to Dow and the LPGA for creating a platform that allows us to shine a light on the causes that are meaningful to us. Hopefully it inspires others to get involved and make a positive impact in their communities."
Honoring Henderson’s Impact
Beyond her accomplishments as a professional LPGA athlete — 14 career wins, including two majors and $16.8 million in official career earnings — Henderson has consistently used her platform to support initiatives that matter to her, like children’s health. Her commitment to making a difference extends well beyond the golf course, with a longstanding record of giving back to initiatives close to her heart:
- Through supporting children’s health, cancer research and cardiac care, Henderson has raised over $4.5 million for heart health through her partnership with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and support of the CPKC Women’s Open.
- Henderson and her sister, Brittany, raised $27,000 through a home golf clinic in Ottawa benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Perth and Smiths Falls Hospital, and the Wildlife Fund of Canada.
- She regularly participates in and supports charity events hosted by fellow LPGA players, including Brittany Lincicome and Morgan Pressel.
Henderson’s dedication to giving back and leaving a positive impact reflects the values Dow strives to embody and clearly resonated with fans throughout the Dow Impact Award voting process. The strong support she received from fans across Canada is a testament to the special connection Henderson has built with her home country and the pride Canadians take in cheering her on.
“Dow is proud to congratulate Brooke Henderson on earning the 2026 Dow Impact Award,” said Carlos Padilla II, VP of Global Sports Marketing at Dow. “This award recognizes athletes who use their platform to make a meaningful difference beyond competition, and Brooke embodies that spirit. We are equally proud to celebrate all of this year's nominees, who each demonstrate the power of leadership, service and community impact. Thank you to the fans whose participation helped shine a light on these remarkable athletes and the impact they continue to make.”
Celebrating Notable Nominees
Jeeno Thitikul was named runner-up of the 2026 Dow Impact Award, earning a $15,000 cash award. As co-creator of the JK Charity Initiative, Thitikul and Epson Tour athlete Keera Foocharoen have raised funds to build new classrooms for three rural schools in Thailand. She also secured $350,000 to purchase essential medical supplies for rural healthcare facilities. Other 2026 Dow Impact Award nominees included Danielle Kang and Angel Yin, who are both honored with $5,000 cash awards to help expand their impact.
To learn more about the Dow Impact Award and the partnership between Dow and the LPGA, visit Lpga.com/impact.
About the Dow Impact Award
Launched by Dow and the LPGA in 2025, the Dow Impact Award is an annual honor that recognizes athletes who excel in competition while making meaningful contributions to communities that are important to them. It reflects the long-standing and evolving partnership between Dow and the LPGA, built on a shared commitment to driving progress in and through golf. For Dow, the award is also an opportunity to celebrate women whose leadership, service and dedication to others mirrors its own values.
Each year, an Executive Selection Committee determines a class of nominees who have demonstrated making measurable differences in their communities. The award recipient is ultimately selected through fan voting, giving a voice to the supporters who play an important role in the success of these athletes and the LPGA. The nominee who receives the most votes receives a $25,000 cash award and a matching contribution to their charity of choice to help extend their impact. Most importantly, the award helps elevate the stories behind each nominee’s community work, inspiring the next generation of athletes to think beyond personal achievement.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, customer-focused innovation and leading business positions enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 29 countries and employed approximately 34,600 people as of year-end 2025. Dow delivered sales of approximately $40 billion in 2025. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us at www.dow.com.
About the LPGA
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is the world’s premier women’s professional golf organization. Created in 1950 by 13 pioneering female Founders, the LPGA, whose Members now represent nearly 40 countries, is the longest- standing professional women’s sports organization. Through the LPGA Tour, the Epson Tour, the LPGA Professionals, and a joint venture with the Ladies European Tour, the LPGA provides female professionals the opportunity to pursue their dreams in the game of golf at the highest level. In addition to its professional tours and teaching accreditation programs, the LPGA features a fully integrated Foundation, which provides best-in-class programming for female golfers through its junior golf programming, and its LPGA Amateurs division, which offers its members playing and learning opportunities around the world. The LPGA aims to use its unique platform to inspire, transform and advance opportunities for girls and women, on and off the golf course.
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About the LPGA Tour
The LPGA Tour is the world’s leading competitive destination for the best female professional golfers in the world. The Tour hosts 33 annual events across 13 countries for over 200 athletes, awarding total prize funds exceeding $132 million and reaching television audiences in more than 220 countries. Follow the LPGA Tour on its U.S. television home, Golf Channel.
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