2010 Annual Conference Awards
Below you will find information and nomination forms for a number of Arkansas Annual Conference awards. Check back frequently as additional award nomination forms will be added as they are received. Awards are listed in order of nomination deadline.Barnabas Award - nomination deadline April 30 - The Arkansas Conference Board of Ordained Ministry will present the 2010 Barnabas Award at Annual Conference. The Barnabas Award is presented to a person, lay or clergy, known to have “a heart for pastors.” Established in honor of Reverend Jim Beal, we present the award to persons who, as Reverend Beal, show special interest in aiding pastors in the entry process, as well as in the work of ministry. Nominations for this year’s recipient are now being sought from among Arkansas United Methodists. If you would like to submit a nomination, please email your nomination to Reverend Tom Sullinger at tsulling@arkwest.com on or before April 30. Please include the name of the person you wish to nominate and an explanation telling why you feel this person should receive the 2010 Barnabas Award.
Harry Denman Evangelism Award - nomination deadline May 7 - The Harry Denman Evangelism Award nomination material may be downloaded from The Foundation for Evangelism website or you may call (800)737-8333 to receive information by mail. Included are nomination forms for each award that can be modified for use on your individual website or church newsletter. Please complete the form and email or mail to: Dr. David W. Bush, Chair of Evangelism, (thepastor@stuttgartfumc.org) or First United Methodist Church, 307 E. 4th Street, Stuttgart, AR 72160-4315.
Micah Mission Award - nomination deadline May 15.
Conference Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns Award -nomination deadline May 15 - The Commission gives an annual award to the church and the individual who best reflects the spirit of Christian unity or interreligious dialogue this past year. This can be for a single event or for a record of continuous concern for dialogue. The awards will be presented at the 2010 Annual Conference in Hot Springs. To nomination a church and/or individual, send a letter of nomination to: J. J. Galloway, 300 Church Drive, White Hall, AR 71602, or email the letter in Word format to jjgalloway2001@yahoo.com.
Jay Lawhon Volunteer in Mission Award - nomination deadline May 30.
Download: Nomination Form
Healthy Congregations Award
Download: Application or Online Submission
Widow's Mite Award - nomination deadline March 31
Downloads: Cover letter | Nomination Form
Youth Minister of the Year Award - deadline April 1
This award is given to an outstanding youth minister, director, or counselor. Full time or part time, paid or volunteer youth workers who have exemplified outstanding leadership are eligible. Nominees should be a member of and work in a United Methodist Church in Arkansas. They must be involved with the connectional system and participate in district and conference youth events and be intentional on “making Disciples of Jesus Christ” through missions, Bible studies, outreach, evangelism and Christian fellowship. Nominees must also have participated in some type of continuing education in the area of youth ministry. Nominations for all awards should include a letter detailing the individual’s career highlights and reason for nomination. Nominations can be submitted to the Reverend J. Wayne Clark, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington, Conway, Arkansas 72032, or emailed to clark@hendrix.edu.
