We invite you to nominate your fellow alumni for one of our alumni awards.
The Pioneer in Ministry Award shall be given to alumni who exemplify the ideals expressed in Columbia
Seminary’s Mission (found in the Seminary catalog) as well as recognize the passion,
commitment, and dedication of a recent graduate.
The nominee shall be distinguished through the demonstration of faithful ministry and leadership
in the service of God, courageous in conviction, the desire to continue to grow and learn in
ministry to the larger church while fulfilling the intentions of seminary training in fulfillment of
Columbia’s Mission Emphasis.
Examples of such service follow, but are not limited to: effective small church pastor,
demonstrated servant leadership, powerful positive impact on a community or congregation,
potential leadership in the church, service in a ministry of education, or other non-parish related
ministries.
An eligible recipient would, in general, be at least three years
graduated and no more than fifteen years graduated with a basic degree.
The Distinguished Service Award shall be given to Alumnus who exemplify the ideals of the mission of
Columbia Theological Seminary. All active members are eligible for nomination under the following guidelines:
A. A nominee shall have demonstrated an obedient and faithful ministry in the service of
God. In her or his life and work, the nominee shall have modeled well the Christian
life, demonstrating the wisdom of faith that comes through many years of experience
and knowledge of God and God’s creation gained through diligent study.
B. A nominee shall be an alumnus with a record of leadership in the Church, courage
of conviction, and working in partnership with the governing bodies and other
agencies of the church.
C. Selected nominees shall be present at the awards ceremony in which they are to be
honored. Exceptions may be granted for extraordinary reasons.
D. Current members of the Faculty and Staff of the Seminary and current members of
the Alumni/ae Council are not eligible for nomination. Members of the Board of
Trustees are eligible.
