Curiosity and Passion

Enthusiasm to understand more about ourselves, others, and the world.

Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm – Texas School Bus Driver Gives More Than Just a Ride

Curiosity

Curiosity – Holocaust Survivor and Teen Boy Become Fast Friends

Encouragement

Encouragement – 11-Year-Old Offers Support for Play-by-Play Announcer She Admires

Courage

Courage – Diving into the Unknown, Student-Athlete Proves the Merits of Hard Work

Support

Support – Texas High School Basketball Team Gets Unlikely Support

Bravery

Bravery – 11-Year-Old Boy Wows at School Talent Show

Community

Community – Community Learns Sign Language to Engage With 2-year-old Girl

Self-Confidence

Self-Confidence – Star Football Player Steps Out of His Comfort Zone

Valiant Efforts

Valiant Efforts – Seventh Grader Who Took the Wheel of a School Bus After Driver Lost Consciousness Called “a Hero”

Everyday Heroes

Everyday Heroes – 20-Year-Old on a Nationwide Mission to Interview WWII Veterans

Affirmation – 9-Year-Old Boy Opens a “Compliment Stand” to Boost People’s Self Esteem

Selflessness

Selflessness – Secret Santa’s Elf

Remembrance

Remembrance – How One 9/11 Widow Fought for a Memorial to Honor Those Lost

Joy

Joy – Little Boy Shares His Love for Vacuum Cleaners

Honor

Honor – Siblings Honor Their Late Father with a New Word and Lasting Legacy

Caring for Neighbors

Caring for Neighbors – 93-Year-Old’s Obsession with the Hokey Pokey Culminates in a Flash Mob

Companionship

Companionship – A Geese Love Story

Open-mindedness

Open-Mindedness – A Tough Teacher’s Alter Ego

Empathy

Empathy – 4-Year-Old Superhero Has the Power to Feed the Homeless

Positive Relationships

Positive Relationships – Little Girl Gives 82-Year-Old Widower New Lease on Life

Perseverance

Perseverance – Young Students Discover “Magical” Rock

Compassionate Leadership

Compassionate Leadership – Mama McDonald’s Helps Teen Get into College

Connection

Connection – The Animal Odd Couple

Belonging – How a 10-Year-Old Idaho Boy’s Birthday Wish Demonstrates Acceptance and Love

Generosity

Generosity – Man Gifts a Piano to a Young Boy to Help Him Master His Talent

Imagination

Imagination – How Imagination Can Take Kids Anywhere

Playfulness

Mindfulness – Maine Family’s Dogs Spread Autumn Joy by Jumping in Leaves

Listening

Listening – Al Nixon Listens to Others on Florida Bench

Gratitude

Philanthropy – The Secret Santa Club

Legacy

Legacy – Homeless Donate In Honor of Slain Police Officer

Responsibility to Others

Responsibility to Others – Electrician Repairs Woman’s Entire Home for Free

Friendship

Friendship – Preschool “Twins” Take a Stand Against Discrimination

Love

Love – Man With Dementia Forms Special Bond with Kids

Comfort

Comfort – A Lesson in Comfort

Thoughtfulness – Chef Saves Elderly Man After He Didn’t Show Up at Restaurant He Eats at Every Day

Kindness

Kindness – How a Simple Act of Kindness Transformed a Boy’s Birthday

Gratitude

Gratitude – Boy Adopted From Sierra Leone Experiences His First Birthday Celebration

Justice

Justice – Early Learning Center Honors Civil Rights Leader Thanks to Young Activist

Optimism

Optimism – A Lesson in Optimism

Family

Family – A Girl and Her Duck

Individuality

Individuality – How a Maine 8-Year-Old Inadvertently Became a Fashion Trendsetter at His School

Service

Service – Three Wishes

Inclusion

Inclusion – High Schooler Spreads the Message that Nobody Should Have to Dine Alone

Being Neighborly

Being Neighborly – Widow Was Invited To Eat With Strangers