Do you know an Iowan who is a good role model and deserves to be recognized for their good character? The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Iowa Character Awards! The Iowa Character Awards acknowledges individuals and organizations who show good character in the following categories:

• Citizen of Character
• Educator of Character
• School of Character
• Student Organization of Character
• Business/Organization of Character
• Athletic Team or Organization of Character
• Community of Character

Nominations will be accepted through May 1, 2024. All nominees are recognized. Recipients are celebrated at the Iowa Character Awards Dinner, during a one-hour prime-time special, and at a hometown event of their choosing.

Learn more and get started on your nomination materials at IowaCharacterAwards.org. Additional nomination information, award descriptions, and criteria are also available online.

Megan Wesselink, The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center