Baldwin School Senior Awarded JIMMY Medal

At a recent SpeakUp! event designed to encourage healthy conversations with families on the topic of drug and alcohol usage, Baldwin Senior Heather Brown was recognized and honored with the JIMMY Medal, which identifies and celebrates individuals who make a positive difference in the lives of others. Through their actions they exemplify the virtues of resiliency, empathy, humility, and loyalty.

Heather was recognized for courageously standing up for the values she believes in while remaining open and empathetic to the views of others. She was touted as a gentle, kind, and patient person who is committed to helping children with special needs. It was noted that Heather remains resilient and optimistic even in times of stress.

The JIMMY Medal is a unique grassroots, self-perpetuating program designed to recognize and honor people who have made a positive difference in the lives of others – and to empower those individuals to Pass It On.

The program was inspired by the life of Jimmy – a son, brother, husband, father and friend who embodied the ideals of Resiliency, Empathy, Humility and Loyalty. The “JIMMY” Medal is given to a youth, educator, parent or guardian who exemplifies these ideals in their lives, recognizes the goodness and potential in everyone and strives to “Make a Positive Difference” in the lives of others.

Recipients of the “JIMMY” Medal are recognized and celebrated for their outstanding qualities. They are also required to honor someone else who fulfills the criteria for this recognition. The recipient is asked to Pass It On, giving their “JIMMY” Medal to a deserving individual, helping to create a vibrant, ever-expanding program that promotes the idea that one life can positively impact another.