PHEWA Seeks Nomination for 2005 Biennial Social Justice Ministry Award

The Presbyterian Health, Education and Welfare Association (PHEWA), National Ministries Division, is seeking nominations for the John Park Lee Award to be presented at their January 2005 Biennial Conference in Tucson, Arizona.

The John Park Lee Award has been presented at each PHEWA Biennial Conference since 1969 to recognize and perpetuate the qualities of concern, sensitivity and involvement singularly exemplified in John Park Lee, who helped establish Presbyterian health and welfare ministries that came together in the founding of the National Presbyterian Health and Welfare Association (now PHEWA) in 1956.

Lee graduated from Princeton University and in subsequent years served as the administrator of a clinic for alcoholics, a children's medical center, as Director, Division of Welfare Agencies of the Board of Pensions, as well as held positions in public relations, journalism and in government service.  In 1963, Whitworth College conferred on John Park Lee the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition of his meritorious contributions to the church and society.  He was a leader in sensitizing the church to its opportunities for mission, and he pressed agency staff toward exceptional quality.

Please submit nominations for persons whose passion and life reflect the qualities of John Park Lee in whose honor and memory this award is given.  A full description of this award and a nomination form can be found at www.pcusa.org/phewa/news or by calling 1-888-728-7228 x 8100.  Nominations must be received by May 1, 2004.

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