The Gordon Memorial Hospital Be Kind Award is a morality-based scholarship where eligible candidates are determined through a nomination process. Students cannot apply themselves but must be nominated by someone else. Community members such as teachers, coaches, employers, etc. are strongly encouraged to nominate a graduating senior that they believe exemplifies the core characters of the BE KIND Award. (Bright, Empathetic, Kind, Inclusive, Nurturing, Dependable)
Eligibility
To be eligible for this award, the student must be a graduating senior from Gordon-Rushville High School and a citizen of the United States.
Each student must be nominated by a member of the community. The nominator will need to complete a short online application and provide a letter of recommendation that speaks to the student’s character, achievements, or impact.
Please note that students do not need to be pursuing college or other post-secondary education to be considered. All paths are valued.
Selection Criteria
The Gordon Memorial Hospital Be Kind Award honors students who embody the values behind its name: Bright, Empathetic, Kind, Inclusive, Nurturing, and Dependable.
Nominations should highlight how the student consistently demonstrates these qualities in their daily life—whether at school, in the community, at work, or at home. While academic achievement or extracurricular involvement may be mentioned, this award is centered on character, not credentials.
A selection committee will carefully review all nominations and letters of recommendation to choose a recipient who reflects the spirit of the Be Kind Award. There is no expectation that the nominee be pursuing further education after graduation. The focus is on who they are, not where they’re going.
Award
The BE KIND Award application process will conclude April 30th with award winners to being selected by May 16th. Awarded funds of $1,500 will be distributed within 30 days of the winner being announced.
BE KIND Online Application
The 2025 recipient will be announced in May. Nominations for the Class of 2026 will open in August 2025.
While you may fill out a nomination form early, we encourage you to wait until the official nomination period begins to ensure all information is current and complete.