Governor M. Jodi Rell Center School Civility Award

The Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service at the University of Hartford and Connecticut Public with the support of The Connecticut Association of Schools are sponsoring an annual civility award!

The Governor M. Jodi Rell Center of the University of Hartford promotes integrity in government and public service as well as responsible participation in public life. Civil discourse is critical to the strength and robustness of our democratic systems. We believe integrity is a lifelong pursuit. What better way to recognize, model, and foster these characteristics than this award? Through this award, we seek to highlight the ways that teachers, schools, and school groups can teach/ coach others to positively spread civility, respect, and collaboration.

Can you think of a group—perhaps an entire school, a classroom, a grade, or a student club—that has promoted integrity, civility, respect, or collaborative discourse through a program, project, or initiative? 

Perhaps their initiative has encouraged dialogue, action, education, or engagement in demonstrating integrity in action, public discourse, and civility. We want to learn more about it! The Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service at the University of Hartford Civility Award will recognize a group for their work to raise the bar for civil discourse in American society.

We anticipate making awards at both the K-12 level and for projects at institutions of higher education.

Share your stories with us through this nomination form. Self-nominations are welcome.   

Nominations will be accepted through April 30, for initiatives taking place between January 2022-January 2023. Contact Kat Owens at kowens@hartford.edu with questions.