Robert D. and Billie Ray Pillar of Character Award
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Awards are our organization’s highest honor and reflect former Governor and Mrs. Ray’s lifelong commitment to civility and character development.
The Pillar of Character Award was presented to Governor Ray in 2003 for his visionary leadership and inspiration to meet our mission as well as the exemplary character he demonstrates. Mrs. Ray received the Pillar of Character Award in 2021. The Award has been named in honor of Governor and Mrs. Ray.
The Ray Legacy Award
Presented to individuals who demonstrate good character and provide leadership and inspiration to meet our mission. The Robert D. and Billie Ray Legacy Award is presented at the Iowa Character Awards banquet.
- 2021 Mrs. Billie Ray video
- 2020 Nancy Tychsen video
- 2019 Ray Cole video
- 2018 Mike C. Gartner video
- 2017 Joy C. Corning video
- 2016 Jim and Patty Cownie video
- 2015 Rich Willis & Suku Radia video
- 2014 Jim Aipperspach video
- 2013 Dr. Don Adams video
- 2012 Dr. David Maxwell video
- 2011 Deb Chiodo video
- 2010 Dr. Tom Lickona & Dr. Matt Davidson video
- 2009 Jim Hallihan video
- 2008 Marvin Pomerantz video
- 2007 Bernie Saggau video
- 2006 Joe D. Batten video
- 2005 Troyce Fisher
- 2002 Michael Josephson
- 2001 Jim Mayse
- 2001 Michael Cheney
The Ray Exemplar Award
Presented to individuals who consistently demonstrate good character as a visible role model. The Robert D. and Billie Ray Exemplar Award is presented at An All-Star Evening.
- 2021 Iowa's Front Line Workers video
- 2019 Taylor and Danielle Morris
- 2018 Dr. Peggy Whitson video
- 2017 Ashton Kutcher video
- 2016 Casey Blake video
- 2015 Sandy Hatfield Clubb video
- 2014 Dan Gable video
- 2013 Fred Hoiberg video
- 2012 Aaron Kampman video
- 2011 Ed Thomas (posthumously) video
- 2010 Dallas Clark video (part 1) video (part 2)
- 2009 Shawn Johnson
- 2008 Dr. Tom Davis video
- 2007 Hayden Fry video
- 2001 Norman Borlaug
