The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center

Brody Middle School in Des Moines, IA received the School of Character Award in 2025.

You can learn more by watching the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=2xn346Y-8pNhdOiq&v=Z6OFt33_YYA&feature=youtu.be

Stay tuned to find out the 2026 recipients soon!

!

Brody Middle School in Des Moines, IA received the School of Character Award.

You can learn more by watching the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=2xn346Y-8pNhdOiq&v=Z6OFt33_YYA&feature=youtu.be

!

We're so proud to work with On the Road with Steve Hartman to provide heart-warming videos and lessons to teach kindness and character.

Check out Steve's most recent story on CBS News and make sure to check out Kindness101.com

https://youtu.be/XvX0KbeD2fg?si=LOhmf4qrcEfuoX5p

Some schools are teaching kindness classes: "Makes me want to be a better person" Schools teach kids how to read, write and do math. But what about a...

LAST CALL Iowa Character Awards nominations close tonight at midnight.
Take 10 minutes to recognize someone who leads with character.
Nominate now: https://raycenter.drake.edu/iowa-character-awards/

!

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. https://raycenter.drake.edu/iowa-character-awards/

!

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: https://raycenter.drake.edu/iowa-character-awards/

!

The North Iowa Youth Center is based in Mason City, IA and received the Organization of Character Award.

You can learn more by watching the video here: https://youtu.be/TfjheIcFpmY?si=MtNBOibIu9EOhnGr

Want to nominate someone for the 2026 awards? The nomination form is open: https://fs25.formsite.com/cciniowa/e4yfhc6l1o/index

!

Important reminder! Iowa Character Awards nominations are due Friday at midnight. Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations who make character count every day.

Submit your nomination before the deadline: https://raycenter.drake.edu/iowa-character-awards/

!

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
!

Iowa Character Awards - The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center Let’s work together to bring attention to what makes Iowa great – our people! Our Iowa Character Awards highlight Iowa’s role...