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Trust is built when words and actions match, every day, in every choice. #Trustworthiness #CHARACTERCOUNTS!

Gratitude, kindness, and compassion help create supportive and welcoming communities. #Caring #CHARACTERCOUNTS!

Trustworthiness starts with honesty and choosing to do the right thing—even when no one is watching. #Trustworthiness #CHARACTERCOUNTS!

Protecting our environment and caring for our community shows good citizenship in action. #GoodCitizenship #CHARACTERCOUNTS!

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-character… #CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards

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-character… #CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards

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-character… #CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards

You can learn more by watching the video here: youtu.be/TfjheIcFpmY?si… Want to nominate someone for the 2026 awards? The nomination form is open: fs25.formsite.com/cciniowa/e4yfh… #IowaCharacterAwards #CHARACTERCOUNTS!

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-character… #CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards

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

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

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-character… #CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards

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-character… #IowaCharacterAwards #CharacterCounts!

Great character shows up on and off the field. Nominate an athlete or coach for the Iowa Character Awards: raycenter.drake.edu/iowa-character… #CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards

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 #CHARACTERCOUNTS!

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-character… #IowaCharacterAwards #CharacterCounts

Looking for a simple way to teach kindness? 💛 Check out this FREE Kindness 101 lesson and video at 👉 kindness101.com

Know a school, student organization, or educator leading with character? Nominate them by May 1: raycenter.drake.edu/iowa-character… #CHARACTERCOUNTS! #IowaCharacterAwards

Congratulations MOC-Floyd Valley Cross Country Coach, Doug De Zeeuw, for being recognized as the 2026 CHARACTER COUNTS! Coach of the Year! #CHARACTERCOUNTS!

Drake University's All-In Giving Campaign is a unique opportunity for you to support our mission in the next 24 hours! all-in.drake.edu/giving-day/111…