Timothy Award Recipients

Trisha Smith

Trisha Smith

Year Awarded: 2024
Home Country: United States
Awarded By: Upstate New York District NYI

Trisha has played an essential role in raising new leaders and modeling responsibility to the district finances and the people. She goes the extra mile, whether going through old meeting minutes to find a forgotten detail or baking homemade cookies for an event. 

Trish Short

Trish Short

Year Awarded: 2024
Home Country: United States
Awarded By: Southwest Ohio District NYI

Through her outstanding dedication to the students she ministers to, Trish has helped them to know God more so that they can continue to grow in the faith as they enter their Young Adult and Adult years.

Marijo Herman

Marijo Herman

Year Awarded: 2024
Home Country: United States
Awarded By: Connecting Point Church of the Nazarene

For over 10 years, Marijo has exemplified a true servant's heart by caring for and loving students and families in the church through her generous deeds and passionate prayer.

Manuel and Veronica Abdala

Manuel and Veronica Abdala

Year Awarded: 2024
Home Country: United States
Awarded By: Western Latin American District

Over two decades, Manuel and Veronica have impacted many youths and young adults, and the Western Latin American District is deeply grateful for their contributions.

Drew Aaron

Drew Aaron

Year Awarded: 2024
Home Country: United States
Awarded By: South Central Ohio District

Drew has embodied leadership in its truest form because he has shaped the district by loving people, engaging with students, and empowering and encouraging leaders. Over the years, Drew has made an eternal impact in his local church, on his district, and beyond.

Brad Crumbacher

Brad Crumbacher

Year Awarded: 2024
Home Country: United States
Awarded By: South Central Ohio District

Thousands of students and adults have experienced Brad's genuinely caring nature. Brad's driving passion is helping youth realize their full potential and then take steps toward becoming who Christ is calling them to be.

Kevin Liddle

Kevin Liddle

Year Awarded: 2024
Home Country: United States
Awarded By: Mid_Atlantic District

Kevin has exhibited patient, kind, Christ-like exemplary leadership and works to include as many people as possible in district events. He has set a high standard for his successors to follow in leadership and has done an excellent job of preparing the next generation of leaders to follow in his footsteps.

LoReal Burton

LoReal Burton

Year Awarded: 2024
Home Country: United States
Awarded By: Africa NYI

LoReal has served NYI as a field youth coordinator, district president, and local president. She was also the first female FYC in our region and was a pioneer for many young women to serve in NYI and at the field level. 

Patty McGough

Patty McGough

Year Awarded: 2024
Home Country: United States
Awarded By: Calvary Community Church of the Nazarene

Patty is the quintessential youth worker, but more than that, she is someone who just looks like Jesus every single day. She loves the students with her whole self, and they love her right back. Her care and love for them and for Jesus have shaped an entire generation.

Heidi Huckaby

Heidi Huckaby

Year Awarded: 2024
Home Country: United States
Awarded By: Central California District

Heidi is a servant who is always willing to lend a helping hand and a listening ear and share her expertise from her many years of wisdom. Her heart for youth has been invaluable in guiding and supporting our district.

Ronald Miller

Ronald Miller

Year Awarded: 2024
Home Country: United States
Awarded By: Africa NYI

Ronald Miller has served as the NYI regional youth coordinator. He was and still is a ministry champion for his dedication to NYI for over a decade. 

James Lounsberry

James Lounsberry

Year Awarded: 2024
Home Country: United States
Awarded By: Michigan District

Since starting his career in youth ministry, James has served as a youth pastor, district president, camp director, and more. He is a wise leader and a loyal friend and has committed two decades of his life to serving students in the church.

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