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Dear Friends,<\/p>\n On behalf of the Character.org board and staff, thank you for nominating an individual or organization to be one of our 2023 Champions for Character. The nomination form is short, simple, and easy to complete.<\/i> Thank you for helping us recognize individuals that model and foster core values and organizations that demonstrate a commitment to cultivating a culture of character.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sincerely,<\/p>\n Michael Dutton,\u00a0 Board Member – Character.org<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”106.5px” custom_margin=”-30px||-30px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/character.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mom-daughter-couch-square-300×300.jpg” title_text=”mom-daughter-couch-square” url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjcxMDMifX0=@” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”url” _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”parentsfamilies” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_text_color=”#0F8F95″ header_5_font_size=”22px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Character.org invites you to nominate an individual or organization that inspires and empowers parents and families to model and foster the core values that shape the hearts, minds, and choices of their children and teens. 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global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n During our awards ceremony, Character.org will also honor an individual with the John Winthrop Wright \u201cEthics in Action\u201d Award. The award is named after John Winthrop Wright who founded The School for Ethical Education in 1995.<\/p>\n Character.org invites you to nominate an individual who has demonstrated a sustained commitment to ethical leadership. We seek to recognize an individual who models and emphasizes core ethical values as essential to the mission and success of their company or organization. These core ethical values include: fairness, respect, responsibility, caring, justice, honesty, courtesy, citizenship, and the principles of the Golden Rule.<\/p>\n This award is made possible by a grant from The School for Ethical Education.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/streaklinks.com\/BV_Sz84T0_TFfyEZFwL3NvtL\/https%3A%2F%2Fcharacter.wufoo.com%2Fforms%2Fz6qylhs0rspog7%2F” button_text=”Nomination Form” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”85.4px” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”23px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The 1-hour Awards event will be held virtually and is free.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||39px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#68D2D7″ custom_margin=”||-33px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/57z7QD7wta8″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”parentsfamilies” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_text_color=”#0F8F95″ header_5_font_size=”22px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Character.org is proud to recognize Manners of the Heart (MOH) for inspiring and empowering parents and families to model and foster the core values that shape the hearts, minds, and choices of their children and teens. Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, MOH was founded by Jill Rigby Garner, a character education and parenting expert who has authored several books, including\u00a0<\/span>Raising Unselfish Children in a Self-Absorbed World<\/i>. “The selection committee reviewed a large number of exceptionally strong nominations,” shares Dr. Arthur Schwartz, president of Character.org, “but the different resources Manners of the Heart has developed for parents is impressive, ranging from their Heart Education curriculum and family workshops to their weekly Home Connection Letter.” <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-30px||-30px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/rmrnc2HNRzk” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”sports” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_text_color=”#0F8F95″ header_5_font_size=”22px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Character.org is proud to recognize the St. Louis-based organization Character Loves Company for inspiring and empowering coaches and athletes to model and foster the core values of integrity and sportsmanship. The organization was founded by Pete Paciorek, a former MLB baseball player and author of the book\u00a0Character Loves Company: Defining the Teachable Moments in Sports-A Guidebook to Character Literacy Development<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dr. Marvin Berkowitz, the inaugural Sanford N. McDonnell Endowed Professor of Character Education, nominated the organization. In his nomination narrative, Dr. Berkowitz wrote that “sportsmanship is at the heart of the Character Loves Company’s program and message. The organization is unique because it is led by someone who has both sports cred and academic [training] in character education. Pete is a remarkable, authentic, and service-driven man, utterly dedicated to youth development.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-4px||-31px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/pQfPajhYj5g” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”afterschool” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_text_color=”#0F8F95″ header_5_font_size=”22px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Character.org is proud to recognize the Center for Leadership Development (CLD) for empowering African-American and minority youth in Central Indiana to practice the character strengths of integrity, discipline, and purpose. Based in Indianapolis, and founded in 1977, more than 12,000 young people have “graduated” from CLD’s after-school programs and character development experiences. \u201cThe selection committee reviewed a large number of exceptionally strong nominations,\u201d shares Dr. Arthur Schwartz, president of Character.org, \u201cbut CLD’s five Principles for Success weaves together an impressive tapestry of character-infused challenges, commitments, and career opportunities that inspires and equips middle school and high school students to realize not just their career aspirations but also how to contribute and give back to their community.”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-30px||-30px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/B7l9fgFJsqU” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”international” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#0F8F95″ header_5_text_color=”#0F8F95″ header_5_font_size=”22px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Character.org is proud to recognize Emmanuel (Mann”) Rentoy for his 30-year commitment to character education across the globe, especially in the Philippines. A former teacher and school principal, Mann founded the group CATALYST in the Philippines to inspire parents and educators to learn how character formation is beneficial to each young person and every community. Numerous individuals nominated Mr. Rentoy, including the award-winning author Dr. Michele Borba. In her nomination narrative, Michele wrote that she has worked with Mr. Rentoy for over a decade and that his “steadfast commitment to character development is exemplary…and so is Mann’s compassion and integrity. He is making a major difference in the world.”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_color=”#68D2D7″ min_height=”851.5px” custom_padding=”15px|0px|11px|0px||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ custom_margin=”-3px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”13px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/character.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ethics-in-action-award-300×152.jpg” title_text=”ethics-in-action-award” url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjcyNDEifX0=@” align=”center” module_id=”ethics” _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”url” _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”858a9cc5-3383-4258-a2c8-83180b3465ba” text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” max_width=”700px” custom_margin=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”12px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/4yWkKiXYQx8″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Character.org is proud to recognize\u00a0Dan\u00a0Houston\u00a0as the recipient of our 2022 John Winthrop Wright “Ethics in Action” Award.\u00a0Dan\u00a0is Chairman, President and CEO of the Principal Financial Group and was nominated for the award by Scott Raecker, the Executive Director of The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University. In his nomination, Scott wrote that “Dan\u00a0is passionate about ethics and integrity. As President,\u00a0Dan\u00a0repeatedly encourages his employees to speak up if someone is not following the company’s Global Code of Conduct.\u00a0Dan\u00a0wants his employees to summon their courage and do the right thing.”\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Principal Financial Group helps more than 45 million people with planning and investing their savings. Founded in 1879 in Des Moines, Iowa, the company has built a strong and sustained reputation for being ethical and trustworthy. As its current CEO,\u00a0Dan\u00a0Houston\u00a0has publicly stated that he feels the responsibility to enhance and strengthen the company’s commitment to honesty and integrity, including the ways in which each of the company’s 18,000+ employees interact with customers, business partners, and with each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/character.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/michael-dutton200.jpg\")
<\/span><\/p>\nChampion for Character: Parents and Families Award<\/h5>\n
Champion for Character: Sports Award<\/h5>\n
Champion for Character: After-School Program Award<\/h5>\n
Champion for Character: International Award<\/h5>\n
John Winthrop Wright \u201cEthics in Action\u201d Award<\/h4>\n
Join us on Wednesday, September 13 at 7:00 PM (EST)<\/strong> when we will recognize our 2023 Champions for Character.<\/h3>\n
Congratulations To Our 2022 Champions For Character<\/h2>\n
Champion for Character: 2022 Parents and Families Award<\/h5>\n
Champion for Character: Sports Award<\/h5>\n
Champion for Character: After-School Program Award<\/h5>\n
Champion for Character: International Award<\/h5>\n
John Winthrop Wright \u201cEthics in Action\u201d Award<\/h4>\n