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The Award
The St. George Award of the Episcopal Church is a national recognition to acknowledge distinguished service by adults in the spiritual, physical, mental and moral development of youth through service to the Church and through national youth agency programs. The award may be presented to any adult (including laypersons, ordained persons, professional church workers, men and women) who are active in their church and one or more of the national youth agencies (Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., Camp Fire USA, 4-H, Brotherhood of St. Andrew, and Daughters of the King). The award is made available through the Youth Ministries Office of the Episcopal Church Center.Self and spouse nominations will not be accepted. The adult award package contains a medal that can be worn around the neck and an 8 1/2" x 11" personalized color certificate.
Eligibility
Candidates nominated for the St. George Award should:
1. Encourage youth to join a national youth agency program.
2. Promote the organization of agency units in Episcopal churches and recruit volunteers.
3. Exhibit past and present leadership and be fully trained in their area of responsibility.
4. Assist and encourage youth to serve their Lord through the God and Country Program for Episcopal youth, and serve as counselor.
5. Encourage youth to participate in the religious emblems program and to do service projects for the chartering/sponsoring partner or community.
6. Promote religious observances at national youth agency functions at all levels.
7. Give adequate help to their homes as well as the homes of others.
8. Give evidence that they lead their families into a strong relationship with God.
9. Give outstanding service to the local parish.
10. Be highly regarded by others in the Church for their Christian example.
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