Awards and Models of Ministry

John Park Lee Award

The John Park Lee Award has been presented at each PHEWA Biennial Social Justice Conference since 1969.  The award recognizes and honors a Presbyterian who has done faithful and exemplary work in social welfare and justice ministries and exemplifies the qualities of concern, sensitivity and involvement for which Lee was known.

• 2009: The Rev. Dr. Johnnie Monroe
• 2007: The Rev. George and Kathy Todd
• 2005: The Rev. William (Bill) H. Thomas
• Nominate someone for the John Park Lee Award.

Rodney T. Martin Award

The Rodney T. Martin Award recognizes a significant long-term contribution made by the recipient to the ministry of PHEWA. This award is presented during the PHEWA Business Meeting at each PHEWA Biennial Social Justice Conference.

• 2009: The Rev. Phil Tom
• 2007: The Rev. John D. Sharick
• 2005: Daniel Stoepker

David Hancock Award

The David Hancock Award is presented by Presbyterians for Addiction Action (PAA) to a church or church professional for a significant contribution in the area of addiction prevention, intervention or recovery. Find out more about 2010 nominations.

• 2004: Bobbi Douglas

Margaret A. Fuad Award

The Margaret A. Fuad Award, also presented by PAA, honors a lay person who, as a volunteer or activist, is instrumental in getting his or her church and community involved in issues related to drug and alcohol abuse through education, awareness or treatment.

• 2006: Dr. George Perkins
• 2003: Eleanore Schafer

John Rea Thomas Award

The John Rea Thomas Award, presented by the Presbyterian Association of Specialized Pastoral Ministries (PASPM), is given to persons, organizations, institutions or congregations that have demonstrated excellence in the fields of pastoral care and counseling.

• 2008: Timothy Little, D.Min.
• 2006: The Reverend Jasper N. Keith, Jr.
• 2004: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)

Nancy Jennings Award

The Nancy Jennings Award, presented by Presbyterians for Disability Concerns (PDC), goes to a person, congregation or other PC(USA) entity that affirms, supports and advocates for the gifts, rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities in the life of the church. Find out more about 2010 nominations.

• 2008: Webster Presbyterian Church, Webster, New York
• 2006: OPENING DOORS Task Force on Disabilities of the Presbytery of the Cascades
• 2004: Bebe Baldwin

Florence Iversen Kraft Award

The Florence Iversen Kraft Award goes to a congregation that has demonstrated outstanding leadership in ministry with those who suffer from serious mental illness and their families; it is presented by the Presbyterian Serious Mental Illness Network (PSMIN). Download the nomination criteria.

Find out more about 2010 nominations.

• 2008: First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, Oklahoma
• 2006: Celebration of Life Presbyterian Church
  
• 2004: Hillsboro Presbyterian Church

Community Transformation Award

The Community Transformation Award is given to congregations that, either through ecumenical or interfaith community ministry, or through a special project of the congregation, have been faithful and creative in ministry to and with the community. The award is presented by the Presbyterian Association for Community Transformation (PACT). Find out more about 2010 nominations.

• 2008: First Presbyterian Church of Tifton, Georgia
• 2006: First Presbyterian Church of Chickasha and Anadarko Presbyterian Church of Anadarko
• 2004 Comano recipient: Cristo Rey Outreach, Inc.
• 2004 UNCL recipient: The Pilgrimage

Faith In Action Award

The Presbyterian AIDS Network (PAN) will present their first biennial Faith in Action Award at the 2010 General Assembly to a PC(USA) congregation that has responded to the HIV/AIDS pandemic by initiating or supporting activities within the United States in meaningful and lasting ways.

Read more about criteria for the Faith in Action Award and nominate a congregation.

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