2025 Iowa Character Awards

Welcome to the Iowa Character Awards nomination form.

All nominations must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Friday, May 2, 2025.

We highly encourage you to submit letters of recommendation from others in support of your nominee. These letters can be attached at the end of this application process.

If at any point you have questions regarding the nomination process, please contact Amy Smit at 515-271-2293 or amy.smit@drake.edu.

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About You

Your First Name: *

Your Last Name: *

Daytime phone: *

Email: *

City/Town: *

How do you know the nominee? *

How did you hear about the Iowa Character Awards?

Best way to reach me: *

Phone

Email

Yes, you may email/call me about my nomination.

Please select the award category below for your nominee.

Award Category: *

Citizen (Adult)

Citizen (Youth ages 10-19)

Business or Organization

Educator

School

Community

Student Team or Organization

Jim Hallihan Pursuing Victory with Honor (Athletic Team)