February 21, 2011

John Claggett Danforth

Episcopal priest, former three-term senator from Missouri, and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, you have dedicated yourself to reconciliation and peacemaking.

Born in St. Louis, graduated from Princeton University and then Yale University Law School and Yale Divinity School on the same day, you were ordained priest in the Episcopal Church and began your law practice and ministry in New York City before moving back to your home state of Missouri where you began a career in politics

James Scott Mayer

Native son of Texas, Seminary of the Southwest alumnus, Bishop of Northwest Texas, you lead as a true friend and lover of the people you serve.

Born in Dallas, educated at Texas Tech University, your work in sales was enjoyable, but a call to ordained ministry grew and persisted. That call was blessed by the Church of the Incarnation and the Diocese of Dallas, and you came to Austin for your seminary training and formation.

The 2010 Charles J. Cook Award in Servant Leadership

 Zane Wilemon

Founder and Executive Director of Comfort the Children International, Seminary of the Southwest alumnus, priest in the Diocese of Kansas, you lead by empowering those you work with to reach their full potential.

The 2010 Hal Brook Perry Award

John Harry Gunkel

Physician, pilgrim, faithful Christian. You are a missionary who takes the Great Commandment to heart as a call on your life.

You dedicated your life to the healing arts as a neonatal pediatrician, medical school teacher, and pharmaceutical researcher. After years of that ministry, you returned to San Antonio for what could rightfully be called an active retirement. 

The 2010 Hal Brook Perry Award

Esteban Saucedo-Nava

Minister for fifty-three years to congregations in Texas, Mexico and New Mexico, you have served God and the people of God as priest, pastor, counselor, and evangelist.

The 2010 Durstan R McDonald Teaching Award

Raymond Pickett