Aaron Williams
Year Awarded: 2019"Aaron has devoted himself to teach our teens about the love and saving grace of Jesus for more than 16 years. His influence and involvement with the youth ministry has proven to be a great blessing."
Greg Palmer
Year Awarded: 2019"Greg has provided excellent leadership! He is organized and always demonstrates Christ's love for our youth in his 23 years of service--the longest tenure of any NYI President on our District. "
Diana Hart
Year Awarded: 2019"Conscientious, compassionate, patient and kind, Miss Diana Hart has a cheerful disposition, characteristics which aid her passion for relating well with youth."
Aimee Pritts
Year Awarded: 2019"Her energy and spirit to do whatever needs done has made Aimee valuable to the youth of our district. She is joyful, an encourager, organized and always demonstrates Christ's love for our youth."
Howard Wince
Year Awarded: 2019"Howard ('Bucky') will always go above and beyond what is asked of him. He is incredibly personable and most importantly reflects the love of Jesus to those around him. His passion for students and his faithful service in student ministry make a shining example to others."
Paula Jo Endicott
Year Awarded: 2019"In his letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul clarified that he was willing to remove any barrier that might stand between any group and the gospel. Paula Jo has continually reflected this same heart through her willingness to point students towards Jesus."
Rex and Debbie Person
Year Awarded: 2019"Rex embodies what the apostle Paul said in Philippians 2:20 about his partner in ministry, Timothy, as does Rex's wife Debbie through years of care, partnership, support, and sacrifice."
Bruce Marshall
Year Awarded: 2019"Bruce is an endless encourager to not only young people but also fellow youth workers across the district. He adds so much value to our network of youth leaders. Bruce always embodies Christ-like, sacrificial love."
BJ Miller
Year Awarded: 2019"The motivation of BJ's leadership has been summarized in the motto he has used as his role as district president which is, 'Nurturing the Call to Missional Holiness.' BJ leads strongly with wisdom and a Spirit-filled attitude."
Kent Mullens
Year Awarded: 2019"Kent, or 'Papa Kent' as he's known around his parish and with his students, has selflessly served others and advanced the Kingdom for 21 years. He works passionately, humbly, and faithfully to see lives transformed, others elevated, and God glorified."
Mark Thompson
Year Awarded: 2019"Mark has invested a great deal of his time, energy, and love into the young people of Southwest Indiana. He is also passionate about equipping the Youth Leaders on our team. Mark gives every person he works with a living example of what it means to be a servant leader."
Doug Lane
Year Awarded: 2019"Doug has a way of lighting up any room he walks into and is able to bring together people of many experiences, backgrounds, and differing points of view. Through this gift, Doug is able to bring unity through fun and laughter."