Reinhardt goes the extra mile in showing everyone around him that he cares. The college is proud to be represented by students like him. 
When he found out he had been selected as one of this semester's Honorees, Reinhardt felt surprised and humbled. He says he thinks it made him want to live up to those expectations a little bit more and to make sure that he can back up what they've said with his actions. It makes him want to make sure he's doing everything, even holding the door open for somebody.
James never hesitates to help a patient that is in need. It doesn't matter how smelly, how messy, how off-putting the job is. The patient doesn't even need to be his -if he sees a call light that has been going off, he responds. He treats everyone with respect and kindness. 
Another student shared an experience that took place last semester. There was a code during clinical, and James noticed that the patient's father was alone and really struggling, so he went into the room and supported this dad and let him know that he was not alone. This student was impressed by James' ability to notice a need and have the motivation and courage to fill that need. As a student, it is sometimes difficult to know your place in the clinical situation, but James put himself out there and did what he could to help a suffering soul.
It was really special for Reinhardt to have his family come and see him receive the award. Reinhardt enjoyed having his young son there.  When asked how he'd like to thank those that nominated him, Reinhardt laughs, "Besides owing them lunch? I guess I'm just really grateful that they notice the small things. It's cool to be caught doing something good when you don't think that anybody else is watching."
Reinhardt knows the importance of integrity at all times - at work and in his everyday life. He believes that compassion is important in the workplace. However, it's even more important outside the workplace because that's when you're not expected to be nice and you get to show who you are.