Several awards will be announced at annual conference. Some are chosen by the cabinet, some by CCYM, and some via open nominations. Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards:

Denman Award for Evangelism— The Harry Denman Evangelism Award program honors United Methodists in each annual conference whose exceptional ministry of evangelism – expressed in Word (what), Sign (why), and Deed (how) – brings people into a life transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. Three awards are given annually one for clergy, one for laity and one for youth.  Click here for details.  

Francis Asbury— The Francis Asbury Award offered through the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) recognition to individuals who have made a significant contribution to fostering the church's ministries in higher education at the local, district, or annual conference level of the church. The award is named for Bishop Asbury and is based on his admonition to the people called Methodist to erect a school in the vicinity of every church. "We must," he said, "...give the key of knowledge to your children, and those of the poor in the vicinity of your small towns and villages."

At AC 2018 Pastor Rick Craig accepted the One Matters Award for his church Rolla, ND presented to him by Jodi Cataldo, former employee of Discipleship Ministries.

Streams of Justice Award— calls attention to a United Methodist sponsored program or event which promotes justice in our Annual Conference.  Ministries on Native American reservations, local churches and outreach centers in communities (rural and urban), and state-wide and regional organizations which have programs that offer components of justice education, advocacy and empowerment in addition to material assistance and spiritual support are encouraged.

If you know of a church or individual who is deserving of one of these awards, please submit your nominations to Rebecca Trefz via e-mail here by March 22, 2019.