ABOUT US
Do The Right Thing of Coconut Creek, is a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and rewarding school-age youth as well as teachers for positive accomplishments, behavior and good deeds. The program ensures that young people are not only rewarded for “doing the right thing,” but also publicly recognized as role models for their peers.
About Do The Right Thing of Coconut Creek
The Do The Right Thing Awards program has been part of the City of Coconut Creek since 2018. The goal of Do The Right Thing is to foster positive relationships between local law enforcement and youth in the community. The Do The Right Thing Awards program recognizes youth for their bravery, courage and valor, such as volunteering, aiding law enforcement or other first responders, acts of heroism, leadership and positive role model behavior. The award distinguishes school-aged children who strive to make good choices, do well in school, give back to their community, or demonstrate a “turn-around” or improvement in their behavior, and to publicly highlight these students and their stories in the media to show that good kids are newsworthy.
Recognition
We have recognized a lot of remarkable young community members since the program began, and have made a lot of wonderful memories for so many people during this time. So many ceremonies and events were held throughout the past 7 years, from award ceremonies to scholarship presentations, contests, special events, and many other fun occasions.
Ceremonies are held at the City Of Coconut Creek chambers on a monthly basis. Do The Right Thing winners will be identified as role models within our community and a brief synopsis of the child’s good deed will be explained. Parents, local schools, city parks, sponsors and donors will also be recognized for their contributions and support for the Do The Right Thing program.
Some examples of good deeds:
- Turning in something that was lost
- Helping someone in need
- Helping to keep their school safe
- Acts of selfless service to include volunteering time in our community
- Volunteering time to charitable organizations
- Improving school grades
- Acts which help improve our environment
