Conference Lay Person of the Year Nominations Sought
Board of Laity
California-Pacific Annual Conference
The United Methodist Church
Pastors and Laity o f the Californ ia-Pacific Annual Conference ,
The Board of Laity is once again soliciting nominations for the Bishop Gerald Kennedy Award (Layperson of
the Year).
In 1961, the Bishop Gerald Kennedy Award was established. It was to be given annually to a person or persons
for distinguished service, selected by a committee appointed by the Bishop. Today that responsibility rests with
the Board of Laity. After 1980 it was given to an outstanding Layman and Laywoman each year. In 2004 a
third category was added to name an outstanding Young Adult Layperson. The award is now presented at the
recipient’s local church by the Board of Laity - they are also named during the annual conference session and
recognized at the Laity Dinner.
Guidelines to consider when submitting a nomination:
-Nominee must be an active member of the Congregation submitting the application.
-Nominee should currently exemplify strong leadership skills within the congregation in activities
such as Bible study, training programs, local participation, Sunday school, and in general should be
an example of Christian stewardship.
-Nominee should be currently active in one or more community, evangelistic or outreach programs
and/or be active on a Conference, District, or ecumenical level through committee activity, Lay
Speaking, training programs, and/or seminars
A congregation may make more than one nomination.
Current Board of Laity members are not eligible.
The form may be completed by any layperson in the church and needs the endorsements of at least one
other and the pastor.
Please complete the nomination form below, and send two copies with a photograph to the
Conference office to arrive by Feb. 23, 2010. Electronic submission is encouraged. Send to Catharine Phillips email cphillips@cal-pac.org.
The 2009 recipients were Addie Clark, LA Wesley UMC; Howard Cutter Riverside UMC; and young adult of
the year, Kristin Taniguchi, Sage Granada Park UMC.
Peace and Love
Your Board of Laity and Ken Ellis (Conference Lay Leader)
(818) 761-2436 ken.ellis@allways-video.com
Board of Laity
CALIFORNIA-PACIFIC ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The United Methodist Church
2010 LAYPERSON OF THE YEAR
Nomination Form
Date _________________
(Indicate one) a.) Lay Young Adult or Family b.) Lay Woman c.) Lay Man
(Please Print All)
Nominee _____________________________
A Member of (Local Church) ________________________________________
District ___________________
Submitted by _______________________________
Endorsements (signatures of the Pastor and at least two laypersons of Nominee’s Local Church are required)
Pastor:_________________________________
Laypersons: 1. _____________________________
2. _____________________________
Guidelines
• Nominee must be an active member of the congregation submitting the application.
• Nominee should exemplify strong leadership skills within the congregation
• Nominee should be active in service or evangelism beyond the local church
(Please provide comments about current activities indicating why this person should be the Lay
Young Adult, Lay Man or Lay Woman of the Year. Limit your comments to 2 pages. A clear photo
of the nominee must accompany this form and can be returned after the Annual Conference.
Electronic Submission is encouraged.)
Nomination forms must be received in the Conference no later than February 23, 2010
Send to: California-Pacific Annual Conference
Attn: Connectional Ministries - Lay Person of Year
P.O. Box 6006, Pasadena, CA 91102-6007
Email: Catharine Phillips cphillips@cal-pac.org