Instilling good character in children as they prepare for the real world is a big deal in Martin County. United Way of Martin County’s CHARACTER COUNTS! program sits at the forefront of this effort and recognizes local students for exemplifying good character during the annual Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards.
Each year, CHARACTER COUNTS! plays host to the Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards to honor students whose lives and achievements demonstrate an enduring commitment to any or all of the Six Pillars of Character – Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship. Examples of qualities associated with good character include: 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; or perseverance and inner strength to overcome physical, financial or other difficulties.
Nominations for this year’s Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards, sponsored by the Kordick Estate, First Citizens Bank, Kramer, Sopko & Levenstein, P.A., and Proctor, Crook, Crowder & Fogal, are due by 4:30 PM on Tuesday, November 10, 2015.
Nominees must be Martin County public school students in 7th, 8th or 12th grades. Nomination forms and guidelines are available at charactercounts.net or by contacting Holly Laiben at 772-283-4800, ext. 234.
CHARACTER COUNTS! honored 25 students for exemplifying good character during the
2014-2015 Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards ceremony.
2014-2015 Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards ceremony.
About United Way of Martin County
United Way of Martin County’s mission is to lift the community and change lives together through the collective power of fundraising, volunteerism, advocacy and character-building. Since 1972, United Way has been working to create long-term social change and provide support to Martin County residents by investing in programs that strive to: end hunger, strengthen families, promote good health, support financial stability, ensure safety and improve education.
For more information about United Way of Martin County, visit www.LIVEUNITEDmc.org or call 772-283-4800.
