Tracey Shaddix
Year Awarded: 2019Tracey was a very supportive parent while her three children were involved in NYI, and continues to be actively involved in NYI today. She loves the Lord, her family, and the teens all across the North Alabama District!
Wil Hobbs
Year Awarded: 2019Wil has served youth extensively. He has discipled young people for over 25 years both in the community through Youth for Christ and Athletes in Action and in the local church through youth and college ministries.
David González
Year Awarded: 2019David es un líder con un potencial por su preparación y experiencia en el ministerio. Ha sido líder y pastor de jóvenes por poco más de 20 años, ocupando cargos como presidente de distrito y Coordinador Nacional de de JNI en México, así como Coordinador Regional de JNI para la región MAC (2004 al 2007).
Sarah Hunt Fash
Year Awarded: 2019"It is with total support and appreciation that we recognize Sarah for her faithful and strong support of NYI. She has been an asset to the work of NYI on our district."
Mike Shinn
Year Awarded: 2019"Mike served, mentored, and encouraged well in United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. He was able to recruit thousands to participate in serving in different capacities."
Jay Bush
Year Awarded: 2019"Pastor Jay loves young people and connects well to the youth of the Illinois District. He is such a great model for long-term sustainable ministry."
Jeanne Bugg
Year Awarded: 2019"She has literally impacted the lives of hundreds of teens over the years through her ministry, and the fruit of her mentoring is evident all over Bethany First Church and beyond."
Kate Barclay
Year Awarded: 2019"Kate has served with great passion, wisdom, and energy, developing a successful and vibrant youth ministry in our church which ultimately seeks to love young people and point them to God through everything we do."
Kelly McConnaughey
Year Awarded: 2019"Kelly has a tender heart and is passionate about being in the community connecting with teens. Kelly is often sought out among other youth leaders for advice and wisdom."
Megan Wighaman
Year Awarded: 2019Megan has a deep love for Jesus and a passion to see young people come to know Christ, be mentored by the church. She has been instrumental in helping them clarify and respond to a call to ministry."
Julia Reich
Year Awarded: 2019"The total impact of Julia's ministry cannot be measured. She has provided a place for students to live out our core values: belonging, training, and serving."
David Slonaker
Year Awarded: 2019"David has served NYI faithfully for 20 plus years in various programs including involvement with Bible Quizzing, being on the leadership team for NYC, and serving on the NYI Council."