Kiwanis Champions Awards
The Kiwanis Club of Bradford is proud to introduce the Kiwanis Champions Awards, a new community awards dinner and fundraiser created to recognize the people, organizations, volunteers, and young leaders who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families throughout our region.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
In the Mukaiyama University Room
Nominate a Champion
Do you know someone doing extrodinary good for the children or the community in Bradford?
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About the Awards
The Kiwanis Champions Awards are designed to shine a spotlight on those who go above and beyond for children and the community. Honorees may include nonprofit organizations, first responders, adult volunteers, and young people whose actions reflect the values of service, kindness, leadership, and commitment to others.
Each award category recognizes a different kind of community impact, but all share the same purpose: celebrating those who help make Bradford and the surrounding area a better place for children to grow, learn, and thrive.
As Kiwanis Kapers retires after 68 years of service and tradition, the Kiwanis Champions Awards will carry that spirit forward in a new way. This event will celebrate service, leadership, courage, and compassion while helping the Kiwanis Club of Bradford continue its mission of supporting children, youth programs, and community needs.
Award Categories
Brighter Future Award
Honors an organization, agency, group, or program that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to improving the lives of children.
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This award recognizes work that supports children’s health, education, safety, development, opportunity, or overall well-being. Nominees may include schools, nonprofits, service organizations, youth programs, community groups, or other child-focused initiatives.
The Valor Award
Recognizes a first responder who has shown exceptional service, courage, dedication, or leadership in protecting and supporting others.
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This award is intended to honor those whose work strengthens community safety and reflects the highest ideals of service. Eligible nominees may include members of law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical services, emergency management, or related public safety roles.
Everyday Hero Award
Celebrates an adult volunteer whose consistent service has made a meaningful impact on children, families, or the broader community.
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This award is for the people who may not always seek recognition but whose generosity, reliability, and heart make a real difference. Nominees may include mentors, coaches, youth leaders, community volunteers, nonprofit supporters, or others who give their time to help those around them.
Rising Star Award
Honors a young person, up to age 22, who has shown leadership, kindness, initiative, and a commitment to helping others.
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This award recognizes youth who are already making a difference through volunteerism, service, advocacy, school involvement, community projects, or acts of compassion. The Rising Star Award celebrates the next generation of community leaders.
Nominate a Champion
Do you know a person, organization, volunteer, first responder, or young leader who deserves to be recognized?
We invite the community to submit nominations for the Kiwanis Champions Awards. Nominations will help the Kiwanis Club of Bradford identify individuals and groups whose service deserves to be celebrated.
Supporting Kiwanis and Our Community
The Kiwanis Champions Awards will also serve as an important fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Bradford. Proceeds from the event will help support local Kiwanis programs, youth initiatives, service projects, and community needs throughout the year.
By attending, sponsoring, nominating, or helping spread the word, you are helping Kiwanis continue its long tradition of serving children and strengthening our community.
Together, we can honor the champions among us — and help create more opportunities for the children who will shape Bradford’s future.
For a Press Kit or Questions, contact: Stacy Williams | swilliams@brmc.com