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WHO WILL YOU HONOR?

We invite your nominations of outstanding people of service and scholarship to be honored at the 15th Annual Lutheran Awards Banquet scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025.

Available awards are as follows (click on the name to download the application):

The Magi Award –The Magi Awards are presented by the Lutheran Foundation to recognize individuals of exceptional service in their congregations in Western New York. Recipients are honored for their dedication, altruism and support of local ministries, social service, and community programs.

The Rev. Dr. Ralph W. Loew Award for Human Service – Presented by Lutheran Charities, this award recognizes service in social ministry within and/or beyond the Lutheran Community in Western New York. Nominees may be Lutheran clergy or laity, salaried or volunteer, working with Lutheran or non-Lutheran agencies. Nominees also may be non-Lutherans involved with Lutheran agencies.

The Edward G. Kinkel Memorial Scholarship – Presented by the St. John’s Lutheran Home for Children to Lutheran graduating high-school seniors, these $1,000 scholarships acknowledge academic excellence, congregational involvement and interest in serving youth and community.

ALL NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 20, 2024!

Submission Instructions:

• Please submit the enclosed forms and any additional pages and/or supporting documents by the deadline indicated to Lutheran Charities of Western New York at the address below. 
• Nominations/Applications may also be submitted via email. Completed cover sheets for the Magi and Loew applications are not required, as long as all pertinent information and documentation requested on the nomination form is included in the submitted correspondence.  Kinkel Scholarship applications must include the cover page to be considered complete.
• Please also note if any supporting documentation for the nominees/applicants will be arriving under separate cover to be included in the nomination/application packet.

~ We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 awards banquet! ~