CHARACTER COUNTS! Pillar Awards

The Glendale Heights CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition is looking for individuals that demonstrate outstanding character. If you would like to nominate an individual for this recognition, please click here to download a nomination form. Please print the form and follow the directions for submitting your nomination.

For further information regarding the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition, contact any member of the Coalition or the Police Department’s Community Outreach Specialist, Debbie McKenzie, at 1.630.909.5459.

Click here to view photos of the
2010 CHARACTER COUNTS! Pillar Awards Ceremony.

Click here to view photos of the
2009 CHARACTER COUNTS! & Kiwanis Peanut Day.

THE SIX PILLARS OF CHARACTER

TRUSTWORTHINESS
Be honest * Don't deceive, cheat or steal * Be reliable - do what you say you'll do * Have the courage to do the right thing * Build a good reputation * Be Loyal - stand by your family, friends, and country

RESPECT
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule * Be tolerant of differences * Use good manners, not bad language * Be considerate of the feelings of others * Don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone * Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

RESPONSIBILITY
Do what you are supposed to do * Persevere: keep on trying! * Always do your best * Use self-control * Be self-disciplined * Think before you act - consider the consequences * Be accountable for your choices

FAIRNESS
Play by the rules * Take turns and share * Be open-minded; listen to others * Don't take advantage of others * Don't blame others carelessly

CARING
Be Kind * Be compassionate and show you care * Express gratitude * Forgive others * Help people in need

CITIZENSHIP
Do your share to make you school and community better * Cooperate * Stay informed; vote * Be a good neighbor * Obey laws and rules * Respect authority * Protect the environment

To link to the National CHARACTER COUNTS! Website, click here.

To contact the Glendale Heights CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition, click here.

Coalition Members:

• Village of Glendale Heights
• Adventist GlenOaks Hospital & Therapeutic Day School
• Allegra Print and Imaging
• Dominos Pizza
• DuPage Area Project
• Glendale Heights Chamber of Commerce
• Glendale Heights Police Department
• Glendale Heights Jr. Woman's Club
• Glenside Fire Protection District
• Glenside Public Library
• Marquardt School District #15
• Parkway Bank
• Queen Bee School District #16
• St. Matthew Church & School
• Sunrise Chevrolet

For further information regarding CHARACTER COUNTS! or to become involved in the Glendale Heights Coalition, contact any coalition member or Debbie McKenzie, Community Outreach Specialist for the Police Department, at 630-909-5459.

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