2009 Nominations for Priests of Integrity Awards
All affiliates and members of VOTF are invited to nominate priests whose actions exemplify the gospel imperatives of honesty, openness, courage and compassion.
While many priests work faithfully and often anonymously in their ministries, we encourage acknowledgment of specific acts that demonstrate the leadership needed in our church.
NOMINATION PROCESS
(Please include the following information)
• NAME of Nominator and Affiliate (please include all contact information)
• NAME of Priest Nominee
• ROLE of Nominee (pastor, theologian, etc.)
• REASON for Nomination (300 words or less—specific examples of noteworthy actions)
• SUPPORTING EVIDENCE (If available…newspaper articles, etc.)
• AVAILABILITY- Verify that priest is willing to be considered for this public recognition (This is very important to confirm)
• REFERENCES – Contact information of individuals who are willing to support this nomination.
WHERE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS
Email to:
• BEV ROWDEN at – bevrowden@sbcglobal.net
• Subject Line: “Priests of Integrity” Nomination
OR
Postal mail to:
• VOTF Attn: “Priests of Integrity” Nominations
Box 423
Newton, MA 02464
• DEADLINE for receiving nominations – AUGUST 1, 2009
• NOTIFY recipient(s) of the award(s) – September, 1, 2009
SELECTION PROCESS
Prayer, great caution, discussion and discernment guide the members of the Goal #2 ad hoc sub-committee of the National Working Group in selecting from among the nominees the priest(s) of integrity who will be recognized. The committee members for 2009 are:
Joan Bedosky NY (Member, National Working Group for Priest Support)
Fran Hofmeister OH (Member, NWGPS)
Bev Rowden CA (Member, NWGPS, RECEIVES 2009 nominations)
Elizabeth Warren TN (Member, NWGPS)
Bud Bretschneider PA (Representative of the General Membership)
Svea Fraser MA (Trustee, ex officio Member of NWGPS)
PRESENTATION OF AWARD(S) – 2009
EVENT: 2009 VOTF Conference
WHEN: October 30, 31, 2009
WHERE: Huntington Hilton, Melville, Long Island, NY
THEME: MAKING OUR VOICES HEARD
SPEAKERS: Sr. Joan Chittister, OSB, Fr. Thomas Reese, SJ
ADDITIONAL NOMINATING INFORMATION
Background (Criteria), Procedure for Nomination and Selection, Past Recipients and Honorary Mentions can be found at:
• National Working Group for Priest Support web site
• VOTF web site