Founder's Letter

Dear Friends,

The Bluebird Kindness Awards began with a single, simple hope: to help children heal from the emotional toll of the Covid-19 pandemic. Grief, isolation, and uncertainty left so many young hearts quietly struggling — and I couldn’t shake the feeling that something more personal, more joyful, was needed.

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At first, I envisioned motivational speakers and dynamic programming — but the response from educators helped clarify something important. Children don’t need to be preached to. They need to be seen. And often, the best mirror is each other.

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That realization led me to the Bluebird Kindness Award — a $500 annual honor given to a student who embodies gratitude, compassion, and generosity, as recognized by their peers. It’s a small gesture, yes, but one rooted in something larger: a belief that character is the quiet engine of culture.

This award isn’t just recognition — it’s early intervention. A proactive spark that fosters emotional wellness, strengthens connections, and elevates kindness as a shared value. And from that seed, a larger vision grows: scholarships that lift students not just in spirit, but in opportunity.

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My hope is that a Bluebird Kindness Award becomes more than an award — that it becomes a movement. One that celebrates the everyday kindness that holds schools together, and one that offers a pathway forward for students who live those values in quiet, remarkable ways.

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With gratitude for your support, your belief, and your shared hope for a brighter world,​​

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Rod Miller

Founder, Bluebird Awards