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The Ray Center retweeted
The pillar of Responsibility can look like...
- Thinking before you act.
- Giving your best effort.
- Keep trying, even when things are hard.
- Following through.
How have you seen Responsibility in action this week?
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The Ray Center retweeted
Want a ready-to-use kindness resource?
Access a FREE Kindness 101 lesson and video at
👉 kindness101.com
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May 30
Caring starts with kindness and choosing to treat others with compassion every day.
#Caring #CHARACTERCOUNTS!
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May 26
Brody Middle School in Des Moines, IA received the School of Character Award.
You can learn more by watching the video here: youtube.com/watch?si=2xn346Y…
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May 18
Trust is built when words and actions match, every day, in every choice.
#Trustworthiness #CHARACTERCOUNTS!
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May 16
Gratitude, kindness, and compassion help create supportive and welcoming communities.
#Caring #CHARACTERCOUNTS!
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May 13
Trustworthiness starts with honesty and choosing to do the right thing—even when no one is watching.
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Protecting our environment and caring for our community shows good citizenship in action.
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LAST CALL Iowa Character Awards nominations close tonight at midnight.
Take 10 minutes to recognize someone who leads with character.
Nominate now: raycenter.drake.edu/iowa-cha…
#CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards
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Apr 30
Nominations close TOMORROW at midnight! Don’t miss your chance to recognize individuals, schools, teams, and organizations who lead with character across Iowa. Take a few minutes today to make your nomination count. raycenter.drake.edu/iowa-cha…
#CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards
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Apr 29
Only 3 days left to submit Iowa Character Awards nominations! Take a few minutes to recognize the people, schools, and organizations who exemplify character across Iowa. Nominations close Friday at midnight: raycenter.drake.edu/iowa-cha…
#CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards
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Apr 28
You can learn more by watching the video here: youtu.be/TfjheIcFpmY?si=MtNB…
Want to nominate someone for the 2026 awards? The nomination form is open: fs25.formsite.com/cciniowa/e…
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Apr 26
Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations who make character count every day. Submit your nomination by May 1st: raycenter.drake.edu/iowa-cha…
#CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards
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Apr 24
Great athletic teams do more than compete, they lead with character. 🏅
Nominate an athletic team or organization that demonstrates integrity, teamwork, and leadership for the Iowa Character Awards.
⏰ Nominations close May 1 at midnight
Submit at IowaCharacterAwards.org
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Apr 23
Communities shape who we are and strong character makes them thrive.
Nominate a city, town, or community that leads with integrity, caring, and good citizenship for the Iowa Character Awards.
⏰ Nominations close May 1 at midnight
Submit at IowaCharacterAwards.org
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Apr 23
The Iowa Character Awards recognize communities and organizations making a positive impact through values-based leadership. Know one deserving recognition?
Nominate by May 1st: raycenter.drake.edu/iowa-cha…
#CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards
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Apr 21
The countdown is on! There’s still time to nominate an individual, school, organization, or team that leads with character. Submit your Iowa Character Awards nomination by May 1 at midnight: raycenter.drake.edu/iowa-cha…
#IowaCharacterAwards #CharacterCounts!
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Apr 16
Great character shows up on and off the field. Nominate an athlete or coach for the Iowa Character Awards: raycenter.drake.edu/iowa-cha…
#CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards
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Apr 14
Congratulations to our 2025 CHARACTER COUNTS! ISTDA Award Recipients who were recognized for consistently demonstrating the 6 pillars of character!
CC! Coach of the Year: Alicia Ortner, Ballard Dance Team
CC! Dance Team of the Year: Maquoketa Valley Dance Team
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Apr 13
The countdown continues! Thinking about submitting a nomination for the Iowa Character Awards? Here are a few helpful tips to get started! Nominations are open through May 1 at midnight. Start your nomination today: raycenter.drake.edu/iowa-cha…
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