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CHARACTER COUNTS! to recognize students for good character
PRESS RELEASE DATE: Aug. 31, 2009
United Way of Martin County's CHARACTER COUNTS!
program is seeking nominations for the annual Joe
Kordick Youth Character Awards."We want to honor worthy young people who embody the Six Pillars of Character:
Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship,"
CHARACTER COUNTS! Director Holly Laiben said.
The Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards recognize youth whose lives and
achievements demonstrate an enduring commitment to any or all of the Six Pillars
of Character and those qualities associated with good character: uncompromising
integrity and courage shown by a willingness to do the right thing despite
social pressures or personal risk; generosity of spirit and willingness for
self-sacrifice in devotion to helping others; community service in working for
the common good; and perseverance and inner strength to overcome physical,
financial or other difficulties.Nominees must be Martin County public school students in sixth, seventh, eighth
or twelfth grades. Nomination forms and guidelines are available at
www.charactercounts.net or by
contacting Holly Laiben at (772) 234-4800, ext. 234. The deadline for
nominations is 4:30 p.m. Nov. 9.
The Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards are sponsored in full through the
generosity of the Kordick Estate; Kramer, Sopko & Levenstein, P.A.; and the
accounting firm of Proctor, Crook & Crowder.Click here to download
nomination packets for 2009-10 Joe Kordick Youth
Character Awards > >
English Version -
Spanish Version
Click here to download the 2009-10 Joe Kordick Youth
Character Awards presentation. |
