Our Vision
To recognize Edmond citizens as Champions of Character and support other character initiatives in our community.
Site Content
Character Word of the Month
February: Tolerance - Demonstrating respect for others who do not share my perspective.
Senior Scholarship Program
The 2026 Senior High School Scholarship applications are now available online. All applications need to be postmarked by March 31, 2026.
Champion of Character
Persons may nominate an EDMOND resident for recognition for a specific character trait on our website or by writing
Champions of Character
PO Box 392
Edmond, OK 73083
News & Links
Check out Edmond Life and Leisure to read what the Character Council is doing in the community.
Meet the Board
Currently our board has 14 members who volunteer their time to make Edmond a "City of Character." Welcome to our newest board member, Stephanie Carel!
Support Character Initiative & Funding Application Form
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Character Council of Edmond.
Your generous support will be used to help fund character scholarships for Edmond high school seniors as well as other educational character initiatives. If you are a school, church, or business in Edmond, we are currently accepting applications to fund character education initiatives. Applications can be downloaded from the link found at the bottom of this home page.
You can click on the DONATE button at the top of the page or mail your donation or application to:
Character Council of Edmond
PO Box 392
Edmond, OK 73083
About Us
Our Mission
To designate the city of Edmond as a city of character through the promotion and development of character traits in all aspects of community life.
Our History
In July 2001, then Mayor Saundra Naifeh designated Edmond as a
“City of Character.” At that time, a board of directors was established to bring the character message to Edmond. The Character Council of Edmond is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization incorporated by the State of Oklahoma in July of 2003. In 2004, the Council was recognized for its exempt status under the Internal Revenue Service Code.
Our Board
The council is a local Edmond agency comprised entirely of volunteers from different career areas whose focus is reserved for the Edmond area alone. The Board meets the fourth Monday of the month except in May, July, November and December.