Choose Civility is an ongoing community-wide initiative, led by Howard County Library, to position Howard County as a model of civility. The project intends to enhance respect, empathy, consideration and tolerance in Howard County.
Inspired by the book Choosing Civility: The 25 Rules of Considerate Conduct, by Johns Hopkins University Professor Dr. P.M. Forni, Howard County has selected 15 Principles of Civility and developed supporting initiative components to infuse civil behavior into our business, community and personal lives. We invite all within our community, as well as other communities around the nation, to participate. Choose Civility evolved out of a highly civil environment in Howard County and continues to enhance our outstanding quality of life.
 2010 Battle of the Books Civility Award
Battle of the Books is a book trivia contest for fifth grade students. The purpose of the competition is to get students excited about reading while challenging them to pay attention to book details. Battle of the Books is a lively event that not only increases reading, but also teaches teamwork and good sportsmanship. The Civility Award is given to the team that displays civility throughout the competition. This year's recipient was the Cradlerock Survivors.
Get Involved! Nearly 100 businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, educational institutions, and private citizens actively and passionately support the Choose Civility initiative. Explore the options to participate under Who Is Involved and Become Involved.
Choose Civility credits much of its quick rise of success to the generous support of its active partners and the nearly 60,000 citizens that display the recognizable green Choose Civility car magnets throughout the county – all of which support and model civility in their daily lives. See who’s involved as Alliance Partners and Sponsors.
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