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The Episcopal Church

The Diocese of Georgia

Excellence in Servanthood

An Annual Award for Laypersons

Sponsored by the Deacons of the Diocese

 As a way to recognize and honor members of the laity who work diligently as volunteers in a variety of ministries throughout our diocese, the deacons of the Diocese of Georgia wish to institute the “Excellence in Servanthood” award.  This award will be presented annually at diocesan convention with the first presentation being at the 2010 diocesan convention.

 The award will be conferred upon an Episcopal layperson in the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia who has distinguished her/himself as a volunteer in an outreach ministry which is currently active within this diocese.  The ministry may have branched into other dioceses as a result of the work of the layperson, but must currently be an active ministry within our diocese. It may be a ministry initiated by the layperson, or involvement in an existing agency in the community.

 Each nomination must include:

 1.      Permission of the layperson to be nominated.

2.      A fully completed Nomination Form, available from the diocesan office, any member of The Deacon’s Formation Council, or the diocesan website, www.georgia.anglican.org.

3.      A letter of recommendation from the nominee’s rector/vicar.

4.      A letter of recommendation from the nominee’s supervisor in the agency or ministry in which s/he is active or, if there is no supervisor, from a co-worker (either volunteer or agency staff person) of the nominee.

5.      An essay of no more than 500 words written by the nominator, expressing why he or she believes that this person should be given the award. The typewritten narrative shall describe:

a.      the layperson’s participation in his/her chosen ministry, highlighting areas of success and accomplishments;

b.      the number of years of involvement;

c.       how the layperson has recruited participation of others in the community or parish;

d.      how this ministry or service has benefited others.

 Nominations need to be submitted between September 1^st and November 15^th of the year preceding the award year. The Selection Committee, comprised of The Deacon’s Formation Council, will not consider any application which does not contain all of the specified requirements or is submitted after the deadline.

 The person to be honored with this award is urged to attend diocesan convention to receive the award and be recognized by the Church body gathered.  The honoree shall receive a plaque and a $500 donation to her/his outreach ministry.  This financial gift shall be funded by the Deacons of the Diocese of Georgia.

The Episcopal Church

The Diocese of Georgia

Excellence in Servanthood Award

Nomination Form

Please legibly PRINT all information.

I nominate _____________________________________ for consideration to receive the Excellence in Servanthood award at the next diocesan convention.

A.      Nominee’s Home Parish:______________________________________________________

      Home Parish Address:_________________________________________________________

                                            _________________________________________________________

B.       Rector/Vicar:________________________________________________________________

       Email address:_______________________________________________________________

C.       Nominee’s Area of Ministry:___________________________________________________

      Serving the following agency or group:___________________________________________

                                                                        ___________________________________________

D.      Contact Person at the

      Agency or Group:_____________________________________________________________

       Telephone #: (____)__________________Email:____________________________________

Yes, I have notified this nominee and have received permission to submit his/her name for consideration:                                            _________________ (Your Initials)

Your Signature                                                                                   Telephone #

Email: __________________________________________________________________

Please include below your printed name & the name & city of your parish.

Requirements for nomination are included with this document.

Mail completed NOMINATION FORM and FOLLOWING PAPERWORK to:

Deacon Karyl Miller, 4613 Rustic Ridge Road, Valdosta, GA 31602

1. A letter of recommendation from the nominee’s rector/vicar.
2. A letter of recommendation from the nominee’s supervisor or co-worker in the agency or group in which s/he is active.
3. A typewritten essay (no smaller than size 12 font), of no more than 500 words, expressing why you believe this layperson should receive the Excellence in Servanthood Award. The narrative must describe the layperson’s participation in his/her chosen ministry, the years of involvement, how the layperson recruited participation of others in the parish or community, and how this work or service has benefited others.

This award is funded and sponsored by the Deacons of the Diocese of Georgia, and shall be presented at the next diocesan convention.

Please remember that:

§  This award is to be conferred upon a member of the laity;

§  You must obtain the permission of the layperson you wish to nominate;

§  Nominations must be postmarked between September 1^st and November 10^th, and must include all of the requirements listed above;

§  The Selection Committee, comprised of members of The Deacon’s Formation Council, will not consider any application postmarked later than November 10^th or which does not contain all required paperwork.

 Please direct any questions to

  Deacon Geri Lee Nelson at

(912) 355-3110 or via email at GeriLeeNelson@aol.com

 or Deacon Karyl Miller at Miller3458@bellsouth.net