And the Award Goes To
By: Denise Hummel, Awards and Recognition Chair
Past MCCW members and leaders Sheila Baker and Mary Ann Ernst embodied a dedication to the pillars of MCCW: spirituality, leadership, and service. Do you know a woman who shares those values and deserves to be recognized for it? Nominate her today for one of MCCW’s two biennial awards so we can honor her too! (Nominations are due by 15 March 2022.)
The Sheila Baker Award for Outstanding Achievement
This award was established in 2006 to honor Sheila’s 30 years of work at all levels of the MCCW. Help us recognize women who, like Sheila, have made a lasting impact on the Military Council of Catholic Women through their leadership, mentorship, and friendship.
In order to honor Sheila and her memory, we welcome nominees who have:
- exhibited enduring and outstanding support of MCCW
- furthered the goals and mission of MCCW through their accomplishments
- demonstrated commitment to connecting, uniting, and inspiring her fellow Catholic military women
Submit your nomination for the Sheila Baker award here. No more than two women will be selected for this honor this year.
The Mary Ann Ernst Award Regional Harmony Award for Selfless Service
This award was established in 2014 to honor Mary Ann’s service to Catholic communities and especially to women’s ministry around the world.
In order to honor Mary Ann and her memory, this award is to be presented to women who have:
- Exhibited selfless service and outstanding support to our military Catholic communities
- Embraced the pillars of MCCW: spirituality, leadership, and service
- Brought harmony to the communities in which she has lived and worshiped
- Demonstrated a commitment to connecting, uniting, and inspiring her fellow Catholic military women
Submit your nomination for the Mary Ann Ernst award here. One awardee will be selected from each of MCCW’s seven regions so feel free to submit multiple nominations.
To read more about Mary Ann and Sheila, their legacies, and the past recipients of these awards, visit our website.
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