Ben Kimble Foundation Impact Award Nomination Information

The Oxford dictionary gives one definition of impact as 'a marked effect or influence'; while Merriam-Webster offers another definition as ‘the force of impression of one thing on another: a significant or major effect.’

Ben’s authentic, kind and welcoming personality had an enormous impact on both individuals and the community around him.  Ben poured encouragement, humor, empathy and energy into every relationship and aspect of his life.  From a young age, Ben developed meaningful friendships with his special needs classmates that continued into their teen years. Throughout his life, he was involved in a variety of sports and volunteer activities and he was committed to ensuring that everyone he encountered felt welcomed and included. His greatest joy however, was to make others feel happy. Ben instinctively connected with others and was truly a friend to everyone. 

To honor Ben’s impact, a $1000.00 award will be presented to recognize one graduating senior who embodies Ben’s spirit of inclusion and his ability to connect with people of all kinds through kindness, encouragement, and friendship.

ALL members of the Turpin and Anderson High School community are invited to nominate a student for this award; including teachers, aides, administration, custodial and service staff, coaches or students. We feel that you have the ideal opportunity to observe these qualities in students throughout the school day and year. On a separate page, please tell us why you have nominated this student for the Ben Kimble Impact Award.

The nominees for this award are those who demonstrate the following in their daily interactions. Award candidates must accept nomination and complete an information sheet to be considered.

♥     Does not see differences in gender, abilities, or orientation

♥     Makes others smile and works to brighten the days of others

♥     Willing to stand-up for the rights of others

♥     Reaches out to include all so new or others are part of a group

♥     Inspires confidence and joy in others 

♥     Demonstrates caring and kindness to make a difference for those around them

In addition, they nominee must be:

♥     A graduating senior who will continue their education through a post-secondary program, college or trade school.         

♥     GPA of 2.5 or higher