August - (Responsibility):

Yu Panglin
China’s top philanthropist; has given hundreds of millions of dollars toward medical care for the country’s poor – Be Prudent with Your Time and Money

Beatrice Biira
Young woman who grew up in poverty in a remote Ugandan village; went on to earn a master’s degree and now works to improve the lives of others from her village – Do What You Can to Make Things Better

Dolly Parton
Rose from impoverished beginnings to become “The Queen of Country Music;” champions literacy and inspires children to achieve their own dreams through her Dollywood Foundation – Take Charge of Your Own Life

Manute Bol
NBA star who devoted most of his $3.5 million in earnings to help refugees in his war-torn country of Sudan – Acknowledge and Meet Your Moral Obligations

April Holmes
All-star athlete who lost her leg below the knee in an accident and is now a Paralympian and advocate for the disabled – Be Prepared

September - (Responsibility):

Li Boynton
Houston teen who developed a biosensor to detect contaminants in public water in an effort to improve drinking water quality worldwide – Think About the Consequences of Your Actions

Carl Brashear
First African American to become a master diver in the U.S. Navy; accomplished this despite the loss of one leg and in the face of discrimination – Perseverance

Antonia Hernández
Well-known advocate for large and growing Latino community in the U.S.; works to improve underserved communities – Duty 

Michala Riggle
Young girl who created Beading to Beat Autism, a program that has raised over $300,000 for autism treatment and research – Work Hard

Gregory Hines
Famed tap dancer and entertainer who has been revered for his artistic integrity – Integrity

Louisa May Alcott
Pioneer in children’s literature who worked as a teen to support her financially-burdened family and later as a Civil War nurse; writer of Little Women – Be Dependable

Jennifer Hudson
Award-winning actress and recording artist who, after a family tragedy, created a foundation to assist family members of murder victims – Be Forthright and Candid

Hank Aguirre
Respected Major League Baseball pitcher who founded an auto accessories company, Mexican Industries, to provide employment for Hispanics in a deteriorating area of Detroit – Stand By Your Family and Friends

Lori Piestewa
Became the first American Indian woman to die in combat in U.S. Armed Forces history when she lost her life in the Iraq War; posthumously awarded the Purple Heart – Be Honorable

November - (Citizenship):

Jimmy Carter
Thirty-ninth U.S. president; known for working to bring peace and democracy to the world and for being a staunch advocate for Habitat for Humanity – Respect Principles of Democracy

Rachel Carson
Biologist and ecologist who brought to light the dangers of pesticide misuse with her best-selling book Silent Spring – Protect the Environment

Benjamin Franklin
One of the United State’s Founding Fathers; heavily involved in moving the nation forward as a diplomat, scientist, writer, and business strategist – Be a Good Citizen

Wilma Mankiller
First female chief of the Cherokee Nation; implemented numerous projects to improve the lives of her people and help them become self-sufficient – Help Your Community Be Better

December - (Caring):

Diana, Princess of Wales
Captivated the world as the wife of England’s Prince Charles; often called “The Queen of Hearts” for her enduring compassion and charitable nature – Be Compassionate 

Jonas Corona
Young boy who founded Love in the Mirror, a charitable organization designed to inspire children to help make a difference in the lives of homeless youth – Help People in Need

Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Psychiatrist who founded the “death with dignity” movement in the U.S. and wrote On Death and Dying, considered one of the most important books of the century – Concern for Others

Melanie Burton
Teenage philanthropist who created Reading Rocks!, a program designed to help children with reading difficulties learn to love reading and improve their literacy – Give Time to Make Someone Else’s Life Better

January - (Fairness):

Dr. Sanduk Ruit
Nepali doctor who provides high-quality eye surgical procedures to villagers regardless of their ability to pay – Be Impartial

Kofi Annan
The seventh secretary-general of the United Nations and a Nobel Peace Prize winner; advocate for human rights, equality, and tolerance – Treat People Equally

Norman Borlaug
Former director of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center; spent decades working to address worldwide food shortages – Make Decisions Without Favoritism

Diane Nash
Civil rights leader who worked with Martin Luther King Jr. and played a crucial role in helping to desegregate the South - Justice

Manbir and Sukhi Gulati
Teen brother and sister who created a nonprofit organization to help senior citizens in their area connect to the digital world – Listen to People

February - (Respect):

Dr. Daniel Hale Williams
African American surgeon who shattered the racial stereotypes of his time to perform the first successful open-heart surgery – Judge Others on Their Abilities and Not Their Race

Tania Ruiz
Hispanic astronomer who encourages women to pursue careers in the sciences – Be Tolerant

Eric Carle
Illustrator of over 70 children’s picture books, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar –
Try to Understand Others’ Points of View

Marva Collins
Teacher who opened her own school and continually led students labeled as “unteachable” to success in adulthood – Value and Honor All People

March - (Respect):

Katie Couric
Well-known television journalist who has campaigned to increase the awareness of colon cancer – Tell Others What They Should Know to Make Good Choices

Mohandas Gandhi
Outstanding political and spiritual leader of the 20th century who stood up to injustice without resorting to violence – Nonviolence

Lydia Hamilton Smith
Trusted friend of congressman and abolitionist Thaddeus Stevens who not only became a successful businesswoman but also aided wounded Civil War soldiers – Golden Rule

Gary Lynn
Young man with cerebral palsy who was honored by The Early Show for his courage, selflessness, and positive spirit in the face of adversity – Respect Those Who Are Different From You

April - (Trustworthiness):

Squanto
American Indian who taught the Pilgrims how to survive in a new land – Reliability

Lia Grimanis
Successful Canadian businesswoman who, once homeless herself, works through her nonprofit Up With Women to help homeless women and children rebuild their lives – Keep Your Promises

Bobby McFerrin
Celebrated singer, songwriter, and conductor dedicated to introducing young people to the benefits of music – Build and Guard Your Reputation

Alexander Fleming
Biologist whose discovery of penicillin forever changed the medical world – Have Courage to Try New Things

May - (Caring):

Jaclyn Murphy
Teen with a malignant brain tumor whose Friends of Jaclyn Foundation pairs high school or college sports teams with sick children who benefit from their friendship and support – Be Empathetic

Warren Buffett
Billionaire investor who has pledged to ultimately give away over 99 percent of his wealth – Be Charitable

Ruby Bridges
Woman who was once the first black child to attend Louisiana’s William Frantz Elementary and today speaks out about the importance of diversity – Forgive Others Their Shortcomings

Brad Hennefer
Young man with Down syndrome whose Golf For Life Foundation helps others with the disease learn and perhaps find employment in the sport – Express Gratitude for What People Do for You

Michelle Kwan
Olympic medal-winning figure skater who, as the United State’s first public diplomacy envoy, addresses leadership and social issues with students worldwide – Be Considerate

June - (Fairness) - (Citizenship):


Dr. Temple Grandin
Autistic author and professor who in 2010 was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world – Be Open-Minded

Cesar Chavez
Founder of America’s first successful farm workers’ union – Pursue the Common Good

Admiral Joseph J. Clark
Cherokee who became the first American Indian to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy – Make Decisions on Proper Considerations

Cole Rasenberger
School student featured in Ranger Rick magazine for his efforts to save U.S. forests – Conserve Resources