Distinguished Service Award
The award is intended to recognize and applaud the good works of someone who has spent many years in catechesis helping individuals and communities encounter the Good News of Jesus. The award recipient is not revealed until the time of the presentation and is someone who is attending the annual meeting.
The criteria are that the recipient:
- has worked in catechetical ministry a good number of years;
- has labored in the field with dedication and enthusiasm;
- has made a substantial contribution to the ministry and to the people they serve;
- has labored tirelessly, willingly and effectively for the sake of the Gospel without any thought of recognition - an "unsung catechetical hero";
- has a current membership in NCCL or is a former member who has retired within the past 5 years.
In any given year, the Board can highlight an area/category that will be given preference in the selection process.
Past Distinguished Service Award Recipients
2011 - Mr. Michael Wagner
2010 - Sr. Janet Schaeffler, O.P.
2009 - Mr. David Riley
2008 – Native Ministry Training Program (NMPT)
Diocese of Fairbanks, AK
2007 - Mr. Pete Reis
2006 - Mr. Jack McBride
2005 - Sr. Jo Ann Detta and Sr. Marty Huber
2004 - Mr. John Meyer
2003 - Ms. Chick McGinty and Sr. Edith Prendergast
2002 - Mrs. Bea Cunningham
2001 - Mr. Joseph Swiss
2000 - Sr. Maria de Jesus Ybarra
1999 - Sr. Rosalie Digenan
1998 - Sr. Mary Emma Jochum
1997 - Mary Alice O'Reilly
1996 - Maria De Los Angeles Garcia
1995 - Mr. Tom Brown
1994 - Sr. Regis Krusniewski
1993 - Sr. Molly Leonard Donovan
To nominate someone for the NCCL Distinguished Service Award, download and fill out this form.
