OrthoWorx Presents 2026 Peacebuilder Awards at Warsaw Community Schools

OrthoWorx is excited to announce the sponsorship of the 2026 Peace Builder Award at Warsaw Community Schools. This award was presented to one student at each of the Warsaw Community Schools and acknowledges their empathy builder characteristics, aligning with Warsaw Community Schools’ values and furthers the OrthoWorx diversity initiatives.

The Peacebuilder Award recognizes students that have shown outstanding citizenship and modeled the value of diversity through the willingness to accept and include fellow students and school staff. They have created a culture of helping other students thrive in value, self-esteem, self-worth, purpose, healthy relationships, and leadership qualities. Embracing diversity increases creativity and productivity, providing a welcoming environment for all people.

This award targets a student that has exemplified Warsaw Community School’s ‘Empathy Pillar’ as they “acknowledge others’ feelings, emotions, and experiences as valuable and as a result, all individuals understand, relate, and/or are moved to action by experience and perspectives outside their own.” These students recognize what results from a lack of empathy in themselves and others and know that they are at their best when they deeply understand others inside their classrooms, community, and the larger world.

“The Peacebuilder Award honors a student who consistently demonstrates kindness, empathy, and a commitment to resolving conflicts peacefully,” says Brooke Friedberg, Talent Director, OrthoWorx,” This individual leads by example, fostering a sense of inclusion and respect within their school and community.”

OrthoWorx is proud to sponsor this award as it aligns with our mission of “fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment focused on sustained economic opportunity.” Award recipients were chosen by the faculty and staff from their respective schools.

Congratulations to the Peacebuilder Award winners and thank you to all students that exemplify the Empathy Pillar.

The students who have been acknowledged are listed below:
Harper Ferveda, Claypool Elementary
Haley Fawley, Eisenhower Elementary
Elijah Argumedo Mendoza, Harrison Elementary
Jake Finley, Jefferson Elementary
Knox Shilling, Leesburg Elementary
Lydia Miller, Lincoln Elementary
Lynken Harmon, Madison Elementary
Vincent Jacoby, Washington Elementary
Brenna Overman, Edgewood Middle School
Baylee Wieringa, Lakeview Middle School
Eva Demopoulos, Warsaw Community High School
Mya Heaton, Lakeland Christian School