Bank of New Hampshire, NHIAA launch new sportsmanship program

LACONIA — The Bank of New Hampshire recently started a new community initiative focused on the celebration and promotion acts of kindness and sportsmanship among student-athletes and coaches throughout New Hampshire's high schools. The program, Banking on Kindness & Sportsmanship, is in partnership with the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association.

“We believe that sportsmanship and kindness are the cornerstones of a strong community,” said Bank of New Hampshire President and CEO Chris Logan. “By recognizing and rewarding these qualities in our student-athletes and coaches, we hope to foster a culture of respect, kindness and sportsmanship across the Granite State.”

As part of the Banking on Kindness & Sportsmanship program, participating schools will receive special pins of recognition, provided by Bank of New Hampshire. School administrators will award these pins to students or coaches who demonstrate true sportsmanship, whether it's helping an opponent up after a tough play, expressing gratitude to officials after a hard-fought game or encouraging a teammate during a challenging moment.

Throughout the school year, administrators will have the opportunity to share these inspiring stories with Bank of New Hampshire through a nomination process. Individuals who are nominated for an award will be eligible to receive a donation to their school’s athletic program, courtesy of Bank of New Hampshire. At the end of the school year, one school will be selected to receive a $1,000 donation toward their athletic programs and will be publicly recognized for their outstanding commitment to sportsmanship.

“Our goal is to shine a spotlight on those who embody the spirit of kindness and sportsmanship in New Hampshire high school athletics,” said NHIAA Executive Director Jeffrey Collins. “We are excited to see the positive impact this program will have on our communities.”

For more information, visit BNH.Bank.