David Huanca
Year Awarded: 2016"We nominate David for his influence on the youth leaders in Chile and for his example to obey the Lord's call in all circumstances."
Wendy Parsons
Year Awarded: 2016"Wendy has been a constant source of joy and a consistent model of Christ-likeness. He has served the Central Field NYI longer than any other person."
Marcus LeBaron
Year Awarded: 2016"Pastor Marcus has personally mentored thousands of boys and girls while living into his own calling to pastor the young in faith."
Nathan Roskam
Year Awarded: 2016"Pastor Nate's model and example has show what it means to live like Jesus in this world providing love, support, and friendship without reservation."
Douglas Van Nest
Year Awarded: 2016"Doug has led from his heart's desire to guide the church and her students to a closer relatioship with Christ. He has been a tireless supporter of NYI."
Chris Launius
Year Awarded: 2016"Chris has given exemplary service above and beyond a Youth Pastor. I have deep admiration for his walk with the Lord and the integrity with which he lives his life in God."
Connie Crawley
Year Awarded: 2016"Connie's spiritual impact and the reflection of God's love that she's shared with all of us has motivated us over the years to be better Christians and to share God's love with others."
Patrick Shay
Year Awarded: 2016"Pat is a selfless and compassionate leader who serves with a humble spirit. His passion for seeing teens come to know Christ and discipling them is contagious."
Richard Higgerson
Year Awarded: 2016"Richard is a 'one of a kind' servant of God. Humble, meek, loving, and willing. He will always drop what he is doing to talk with you or to help you out."
Donna Fitch
Year Awarded: 2015"She has served in many capacities including bus driver, teacher, cook, song leader and more. The impact she made is immeasurable."
Nicole Gray
Year Awarded: 2015"Nicole has remained steadfast and faithful to the ministry, even in times of difficulty and transition over her 14 years at ONC."
Stephen Zirkle
Year Awarded: 2015"Supporting teen Bible Quizzing, leading district NYI events, and making time to listen to and equip the next generation of leadership in youth ministry have been the markers of his youth ministry."