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Be Kind logo The City of Henderson strives to spread the message of kindness and the value of kind acts through our city special events, programs, parks and facilities.

By encouraging our residents and customers to extend a kind word or gesture, we hope to achieve a greater sense of caring, sportsmanship and empathy throughout Henderson.

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Heart of the City Award

2024 Heart of the City Nominations

The Heart of the City Award is designed to recognize individuals who have performed exceptional acts of kindness that have enriched the lives of our community. The award is presented annually to a citizen or city employee who has demonstrated distinctive service or acts of kindness to another individual, which may be described as one or more of the following:

Improvement of academic performance
Enrichment opportunities, character building and/or mentoring
Recognition of others
Possessing exceptional qualities that set this person apart
An action or behavior that raised the morale of others
Sincere cooperation, positive attitude and exceptional willingness to assist others

City of Henderson residents and employees who have gone above and beyond in promoting and living the kindness message (such as, but not limited to, coaches, teachers, students, and community leaders) are eligible for nomination.

Nominations for the 2024 Heart of the City Award are accepted through October 16, 2024.

2024 Heart of the City Nomination Form

2023 Heart of the City Award Honorees

Katie Wang

Katie was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the organization, Inclusion Fusion. Katie volunteers with teens and adults with disabilities and has been an integral part of the Inclusion Fusion family.

Since Katie began volunteering in social groups, she has always created a warm and inclusive environment where teens and adults feel valued and accepted. She displays patience, empathy, and initiative to lead and prepare various activities, crafts, and science experiments during social groups. Whether it's helping participants create beautiful art pieces or engaging them in hands-on science experiments, Katie's passion for what she does is evident in the smiles and joy she brings to our clients' faces. Most importantly, Katie is mindful of the accommodations of our clients, ensuring that everyone can participate and enjoy the activities.

In addition to volunteering, Katie raised over $1000 in donations to support the contributions and outreach for teens and adults with disabilities, from her friends and family, some as far away as Taiwan and Korea.

Katie, herself, has a rare neuromuscular disease, and her personal journey has given her a deep understanding of the challenges of those living with a disability. She firmly believes in the power of art to inspire and uplift, and has a commitment to spreading positivity through creative expression.

Katie’s dedication, compassion, and ability to create an inclusive environment at Inclusion Fusion has made a profound impact on the disability community. Katie Wang is not only deserving of this award, but is also a shining example of the kind of individuals who makes the disability community a better place.

Heart of the City Recipients

2023 Katie Wang
2022 Joe and Tracey Robbins
2021 Eric Umali
2020 Debbie Gardner
2019 Tammie Hampton
2018 Gages Curry
2017 Jud Wilhite
2016 J. T. Reynolds
2015 Drew Stevens

Kindness is Key

Participants of Safekey and Teen Scene who extend a kind word or gesture are recognized monthly. Program staff submit nominations and a special award is presented to the top nominees.