ECUMENISM AWARDS 2009
Seeking nominations for Ecumenism Awards to be presented at the 2009 Annual Meeting, May 21, Morris Brown AME, Charleston.
Nominations accepted until April 27, 2009.
Awards are:
Christian Action in Ecumenism Award recognizes a SC individual or group providing significant leadership or action in ecumenical or interfaith relations effecting understanding, respect and cooperation within the faith community.
Christian Action in Service Award recognizes a SC individual or group making a significant contribution of advocacy and service in grassroots social ministry rendered as an expression of faith in Jesus Christ, as a contribution to the community and reflecting the command of Jesus to feed the hungry, clothe the naked and visit the sick and imprisoned.
Howard G. McClain Christian Action in Public Policy Award recognizes a SC individual or group providing significant leadership or action in the area of Church and Society rendered as an expression of faith in Jesus Christ, as a contribution to the community and which effects societal, systemic and structural change.
Youth Ministry in Improving Race Relations Award recognizes a SC individual or group providing significant leadership or action in the area of Race Relations effecting understanding, respect and cooperation within the community.
NOMINATION FORM 2009
All of the following information is required for a nomination to be considered.
A. About the person making the nomination:
1. Full name and title
2. Day-time telephone number
3. Mailing address
4. Email address
B. Two other persons who may be contacted about the nominee:
1. Full name and title for both
2. Day-time telephone numbers for both
3. Mailing addresses for both
4. Email addresses for both
C. Information about the person being nominated:
1. Full name and title
2. Day-time Telephone number
3. Mailing address
4. Email address, if available
5. Denominational affliliation
6. Congregational membership
7. Award being recommended (select one: Ecumenisim, Service, Advocacy, Youth)
D. Support for nomination (responses of not more than 100 words each section, all sections required):
1. Describe the nominee's leadership or action in the area specific to the award (see award descriptions above)
2. What has been the impact of this leadership or action?
3. How is this service an expression of faith in Jesus Christ?
4. How is this service/action a contribution to the community?
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