Ryan and Jamie Wright
Year Awarded: 2021Ryan and Jamie have fully dedicated their lives to the youth ministry, working hard to build relationships with teens and their families and developing a team of adults to love on teens.
Tammie Crandall
Year Awarded: 2021Tammie not only revolutionized the district NYI productivity and events management, but most importantly, she made a tremendous impact on the lives of hundreds of teenagers. Her love for teenagers and young adults spilled out into every aspect of South Carolina NYI.
David Snodgrass
Year Awarded: 2021Because of David's belief in investing in youth, he has been instrumental in creating opportunities for youth leaders to bond with one another and in forming a sense of “family” among the district leadership.
William Knight
Year Awarded: 2021Bill has been a strong supporter of local, district, and field NYI. He's been devoted to teaching Sunday School for NYI and mentoring and tutoring at the local public schools.
Benjamin Conyers
Year Awarded: 2021Reverend Ben Conyers embodies a life of sacrifice and service to the kingdom of God. For over 20 years, he's been devotedly serving in youth ministry at Crossroads Tabernacle, having impacted hundreds of inner city youth for Christ.
Lori Jeffrey
Year Awarded: 2021Through Lori’s tireless efforts and deep devotion to Quizzing our district quizzing ministry has thrived, including during the pandemic! She has used her gifts, talents, and passion for God’s Word to help hundreds of students come to hide God’s Word in their hearts.
Sharon Kessler
Year Awarded: 2021"Sharon is an example of someone who is in it for the long haul with students and understands the importance of long-term discipleship. Her influence is evident in her continued love and care for teenagers."
Ron Carpenter
Year Awarded: 2021"Ron's leadership and sacrifice during missional activities, how he would often be an ear for the youth to share their problems and concerns. They knew he loved God and he loved them".
George Boyle
Year Awarded: 2021George has served continually in youth ministry for the last thirty years. From his involvement and leadership at Camps to local, district, and regional involvement, he was always been willing to serve! He loves Teen ministry!
Diana Caplinger
Year Awarded: 2021Diana served our district for many years (beyond 10 years). Young people were drawn to her. She wanted nothing more than for them to know the love of God and follow Jesus.
Claudia Cruz Martínez
Year Awarded: 2021Claudia served NYI for more than 20 years as a council member and president on the local and district level, mobilizing thousands of youth in starting new churches, discipling children, youth, and adults, and saying yes to a missions call.
María Eugenia Rodríguez Urrutia
Year Awarded: 2021Maria served at local NYI for more than 30 years, as a council member on the local and district level. She has passionately equipped and mentored dozens of youth setting an example in radical obedience to God’s call.