United Methodist Awards
United MethodistAssociation of CommunicatorsAwards2020www.umcommunicators.org
Welcome, and thank youDear United Methodist Communicators,With this digital awards booklet, we celebrate the excellent work of United Methodist communicators through the annual Awards Program of the United Methodist Association of Communicators.UMAC is a voluntary, professional organization designed to provide recognition, fellowshipand vocational enrichment for professional and volunteer communicators of the church; plan,participate in and support training and continuing education events; develop standards andseek to enhance the professional quality of the work by United Methodist communicators; andassist in keeping members informed about developments in the communications industry andin promoting dialogue and discussion on technology and communication advocacy issues.Each year, UMAC recognizes excellence in communication through an awards program, theUnited Methodist Association of Communicators Awards Contest. The contest recognizesexcellence in print publications, digital publications, writing, internet communications, videoproduction, audio, photography, visual design, publicity/advertising and media presentations.High-quality work from United Methodist communicators across the nation is submitted to thecontest and judged by a panel of first-rate judges. Those honored at the Awards Gala are thebest of the best, and we applaud their fine work, as well as the strong work of the rest of thecommunicators who have entered this contest.Competition is fierce, and we are grateful for the excellent work of so many writers, photographers, videographers and other communications professionals who dedicate their lives andtheir work to the Lord.In addition to the work of United Methodist communicators, we also celebrate this evening oneother significant contribution: UMAC’s United Methodist Communicator of the Year. The Communicator of the Year is an active professional currently serving in a communications role whohas made recent striking achievements in communication with broad impact, often breakingnew ground for the church (see this year’s winner, page 30).Please join us in celebrating the work of all of these communicators and the passion each ofus collectively brings to communications ministry as the body of Christ.Sincerely,The Executive Leadership Team of the United Methodist Association of CommunicatorsExecutive Director—Royya JamesChairperson—Mark DoyalChairperson Emeritus—Art McClanahanVice-Chairperson—Rick WolcottSecretary—Jasmine HaynesTreasurer—Andra StevensLeadership Development—Cathy BruceMembership—Carolyn ConoverAwards Coordinator—Jessica BrodieEvent Coordinator—Evelyn WarrenWebmaster—Todd SeifertCommunications—Tara BarnesDatabase—Rev. Deborah CobleLocal Church School—Diane Degnan
Thanks to the 2020 JudgesThe UMAC Executive Leadership Team thanks the following communications professionals who gave many hours of their talents and skillsserving as judges of the 2020 United Methodist Association of Communicators Awards Contest:Leon AlligoodKay BarksdaleChris BlountRodney BowenDave BradfordKristin BrooksJud BurkettTracy CollinsMark ForresterCallie GoodwinGeorge HohmannHeather HunterMitch KlinePaul LaddVincent MaloneyGary McClureJill MeyerJulie MillerBrandon TomlinLisa Ware
About the Awards ContestThe spirit of this competition is to recognize the achievements ofUMAC members who played a key role in the creative process (writing,designing, producing, etc.).This year’s UMAC Awards Contest considered communication materialcompleted Nov. 1, 2018, to Oct. 31, 2019.All entries were judged on meeting their stated purpose; content; creativity; execution; and regard for target audience, using a 50-pointscale. Awards go to first, second and third place winners of each category in each division, with one Best of Class award given per class.There are two divisions:A. Annual Conference or Local ChurchB. General Church Agency or Jurisdictional AreaThere are 10 classes with multiple categories per class: Print publications Digital publications Writing Internet communications Video production Audio Photography Visual design Publicity and advertising Media presentations
2020 UMAC Award WinnersListed by Class
Class 1 Print PublicationsBest in Class 1, The Robert F. Storey Award of Excellence:Staff of United Methodist CommunicationsThe Advance CatalogCategory A, Newsletter, General/Agency Division:1st PlaceDiana DurieGeorgia United Methodist Foundation Faith & Money Fall 2019, Summer 2019and Winter 2019 NewslettersGeorgia United Methodist FoundationCategory B, Newspaper, Annual Conference/Local Church Division:Heather Mistretta and StaffThe GNJ RelayUnited Methodists of Greater New Jersey2nd PlaceAnne Marie Gerhardt and Natalie RoweNorthern Illinois Conference Reporter (March, July/August, September)Northern Illinois ConferencePrint Publications1st PlaceCategory C, Magazine, Annual Conference/Local Church Division:1st PlaceDoug PeningerThrough Centenary Windows (July/August, September/October,November/December)Centenary UMC, Winston Salem
2nd Place Fred KoenigThe Missouri MethodistsMissouri Conference3rd PlaceCaleb HenningtonThe Arkansas United Methodist: June, July, August 2019Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist ChurchCategory C, Magazine, General/Agency Division:1st PlaceTara Barnes, Tanya Krawciw and Debbie Smalleyresponse MagazineUnited Methodist WomenCategory D, Special Publication, Annual Conference/Local ChurchDivision:1st PlaceCarolyn Conover and Brittney ReillyThe Way We Gather Makes a DifferenceUnited Methodists of Greater New Jersey2nd Place StaffThe Circuit Rider Souvenir Journal 2019Mississippi Annual Conference3rd PlaceMelissa McGillStories of FaithWestern North Carolina ConferenceCategory D, Special Publication, General/Agency Division:1st PlaceStaffThe Advance CatalogUnited Methodist Communications3rd PlaceDiana DurieImpacting Lives Together! Georgia United Methodist Foundation 2018Annual ReportGeorgia United Methodist FoundationPrint Publications2nd Place StaffUnited Methodist Women Program Book 2019-2020, Let Your Light Shine, Ignitedfor JusticeUnited Methodist Women
Class 2 Digital PublicationsBest in Class 2:Sharon Dean, Brandy Bivens and Melissa Jackson,Local Church Resource GuideGeneral Council on Finance & AdministrationCategory A, eNewsletter, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceStaffMIfaith - June 28, August 2, August 16Michigan ConferenceAnne Marie GerhardtNorthern Illinois Conference eNews - Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 24Northern Illinois Conference3rd PlaceDay DavisARUMC Weekly E-News: June 19, August 1, July 25, 2019Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist ChurchCategory A, eNewsletter, General/Agency Division1st PlaceMelissa Jackson, Brandy Bivens and Sharon DeanThe Collaborator - January, May, SeptemberGeneral Council on Finance and Administration2nd PlaceUM News StaffUM News Daily Digest Feb. 23-26, 2019, General Conference CoverageUnited Methodist News Service - File 1, File 2, File 3Digital Publications2nd Place
Category B, Electronic Publication, Annual Conference/Local ChurchDivision1st PlaceFred KoenigThe Missouri MethodistsMissouri Conference2nd Place Derek Leek, Chris Daniel and LeeAnne ThorntonConnections - File1, File2, File3North Carolina Conference3rd PlaceMeagan EwtonThe Contact - March, June, OctoberOklahomaCategory C, Electronic Special Publication, Annual Conference/LocalChurch Division1st PlacePaul Perez and Lisa Drake CollinsEngage MI 2019Michigan Conference2nd Place StaffConference Circuit: West Virginia Annual Conference Special EditionWednesday/Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayWest Virginia Annual ConferenceCategory C, Electronic Special Publication, General/Agency Division1st PlaceSharon Dean, Brandy Bivens and Melissa JacksonLocal Church Resource GuideGeneral Council on Finance and AdministrationKatie Tait, Dr. Kim Cape and Cynthia HowardGeneral Secretary Messages for Thought and Reflection - File1, File2General Board of Higher Education and MinistryDigital Publications2nd Place
Class 3 WritingBest in Class 3, The DonnDoten Award of Excellence:John E. HarnishBreakin’ Up Is Hard to DoMichigan ConferenceCategory A, Nonfiction Story, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceJohn E. HarnishBreakin’ Up Is Hard to DoMichigan Conference2nd PlaceMelissa McGillThe Light Within YouWestern North Carolina Conference3rd Place(Tie)Todd SeifertGreat Plains Response Teams Bring Hope to Flooded Nebraska TownsGreat PlainsCaleb HenningtonFrom the Editor: It’s OK to Not Be OK, October 2019Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist ChurchWritingSerena AckerThere’s Hope: A Website ApologyIndiana United Methodist Conference
Class 3 WritingCategory A, Nonfiction Story, General/Agency Division1st PlaceKatie Tait, Donnie Reed and Cynthia HowardThe Five Church Performance Measures that MatterGeneral Board of Higher Education and Ministry2nd PlaceJanet M. Carrato, Pamela Garofolo and Dean LivingstonMr. Hudson Benefits from Tapestries Model of CareUnited Methodist CommunitiesCategory B, News Article, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceArthur McClanahan, Courtney Levin and Liz WindersHamburg Flood: Residents Find Strength Through Church, Community2nd Place Forrest White and Madeline PillowVirginia Delegation Takes Progressive TurnVirginia Conference3rd PlaceKay DeMossSee the Footprint of the UMC in FlintMichigan ConferenceCategory B, News Article, General/Agency Division1st PlaceHeather HahnGC2019 Maps Uncertain Way Forward2nd Place Katie Tait and Cynthia HowardMethodist University Leaders Call for Broad Ecclesiastical Support of LGBTQCommunityGeneral Board of Higher Education and Ministry3rd PlaceTara BarnesGeneral Conference 2019United Methodist Women1st PlaceForrest WhiteCouple Fighting for Surrogacy Rights Finds Support at ChurchVirginia ConferenceWritingCategory C, Feature Article, Annual Conference/Local Church Division
Class 3 Writing2nd Place Upper New York Communications TeamThree Men on a MissionUpper New York Conference3rd PlaceCaleb HenningtonSaving History, Emmet UMCArkansas Conference of the United Methodist ChurchCategory C, Feature Article, General/Agency Division1st PlaceHeather HahnGrowing the Church in West Africa2nd Place Tara BarnesSanctuary and SeparationUnited Methodist WomenCategory D, Article Series, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceDavid BurkeNebraska Flooding Response - File1, File2Great Plains2nd PlaceSybil Davidson and Rebecca WallaceMeet the Laity - File1, File2, File3, File4, File5North Georgia ConferenceCategory D, Article Series, General/Agency Division1st PlaceJoey Butler, Mike DuBose and Deborah CobleThe Road to Recovery in West Virginia: The Church Responds to the OpioidCrisisUnited Methodist News Service2nd Place Christie R. HouseUMCOR and Native American Communities in the United States - File1, File2,File3General Board of Global MinistriesKatie TaitThe Black College Fund Summer Series - File1, File2, File3, File4, File5General Board of Higher Education and MinistryWriting3rd Place
Class 4 Internet CommunicationBest in Class 4:Matt Carlisle, Steve Horswill-Johnston and StaffUMCdiscipleship.orgDiscipleship MinistriesCategory A, Website, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceJayna McFarlandGreat Plains websiteGreat PlainsCategory A, Website, General/Agency Division1st PlaceMatt Carlisle, Steve Horswill-Johnston and StaffUMCdiscipleship.orgDiscipleship Ministries2nd Place Brandy Bivens, Sharon Dean and Melissa JacksonUnited Methodist Insurance WebsiteGeneral Council on Finance and AdministrationInternet Communication2nd Place StaffWVUMC.org, a Ministry of the West Virginia Conference of The UnitedMethodist ChurchWest Virginia Annual Conference
Category B, Blog, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceStaffReflectionsMississippi Annual Conference2nd Place Annette SpenceThe Call to CookHolston Conference3rd PlaceTodd SeifertMultimedia Tools in Worship - File1, File2, File3, File4Great PlainsCategory C, Social Media Online Content, Annual Conference/LocalChurch Division1st PlaceChris Bradley: I Believe in the Church - File1 and File2West Ohio Conference2nd PlaceGreat Plains InstagramGreat Plains3rd PlaceLive-Tweet Coverage of Special General Conference 2019IowaCategory C, Social Media Online Content, General/Agency Division1st PlaceKatie TaitMemorial Day Video: The Four ChaplainsGeneral Board of Higher Education and MinistryCategory D, Mobile Apps, Annual Conference/Local Church DivisionJayna McFarlandGreat Plains App - Apple and Google PlayGreat PlainsInternet Communication1st Place
Class 5 VideoBest in Class 5, The Hilly Hicks Award of Excellence:Donnie Reed, Katie Tait and Cynthia HowardBrand Video “Preparing Leaders for a Global Church”General Board of Higher Education and MinistryCategory A, Video Production Less than 500, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceChris Daniel and Derek LeekWomen in MinistryNorth Carolina Conference3rd PlaceDavid Stucke, Doreen Gosmire and Eric BrownThe Journey at Spirit LakeVideo2nd Place Brent DonawayThe Maker’s Place Introduction VideoUnited Methodists of Greater New Jersey
Category A, Video Production Less than 500, General/AgencyDivision1st PlaceKatie Tait and Donnie ReedA Life Changed: André VieiraGeneral Board of Higher Education and MinistryCategory B, Video Production 500- 2,000, Annual Conference/LocalChurch Division1st PlaceNathan Bonnes, Julie Mirlicourtois and Brittany HollandYour Ways Are BetterThe Story Houston2nd Place Brent DonawayPinelands Center at Mt. Misery—Camper ExperienceUnited Methodists of Greater New Jersey3rd PlaceDoreen Gosmire and David StuckeSimpson UMC Surrenders Life, Trusts in ResurrectionMinnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist ChurchCategory C, Video Production 2,000 and Up, General/AgencyDivision1st PlaceDonnie Reed, Katie Tait and Cynthia HowardBrand Video “Preparing Leaders for a Global Church”General Board of Higher Education and Ministry2nd Place Steve Horswill-Johnston and Andrew JensenOn the Brühl A Documentary ShortDiscipleship Ministries3rd PlaceStaff, Image RevolverConnections: Rich and MarionUnited Methodist CommunitiesCategory D, TV Ad or Promotion, Annual Conference/Local ChurchDivision1st PlaceEugenio HernandezDaily Devotions Sign-up CampaignGreat PlainsVideo2nd Place Brent Donaway and Dwayne GayleIGNITE Communities PromotionUnited Methodists of Greater New Jersey
3rd PlaceNicholas RuxtonGeneral Conference Election Instructional VideoVirginia ConferenceCategory D, TV Ad or Promotion, General/Agency Division1st PlaceStaffCelebrating United Methodist Women’s 150th Anniversary, 2019United Methodist Women2nd Place Rae GrantWellness WednesdayUnited Methodist Women3rd PlaceRae Grant and Mary ChenWhat About Our Money?United Methodist WomenCategory E, Streaming, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceEugenio Hernandez2019 Annual Conference LivestreamGreat Plains2nd Place StaffLivestream AC 2019Dakotas Annual Conference3rd PlaceUpper New York Conference Communications TeamPost Special Session GatheringUpper New York ConferenceCategory F, Video News Story, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceDoreen Gosmire, David Stucke and Eric BrownCelebrate RecoveryDakotas Annual Conference2nd Place Eugenio HernandezGreat Plains Disaster Response Nebraska Flooding 2019Great PlainsVideo3rd PlaceNicholas Ruxton and Madeline PillowCircles Ashland: Breaking the Cycle of PovertyVirginia Conference
Class 6 AudioBest in Class 6:Todd SeifertIn Layman’s Terms:A Town’sResurrection StoryGreat PlainsCategory A, Radio Spot or InterviewNo entriesCategory B, Podcast or Internet Stream, Annual Conference/LocalChurch Division1st PlaceTodd SeifertIn Layman’s Terms: A Town’s Resurrection StoryGreat Plains2nd Place(Tie)Sybil Davidson and Bishop Sue Haupert-JohnsonAt the Table with Bishop SueNorth Georgia ConferenceArthur McClanahanGeneral Conference 2019, Monday Report3rd PlaceEmanuel Lirag and Amie StewartTODOTW Episode 11: Punk & Podcasting with Adam BakerNorth Carolina ConferenceCategory B, Podcast or Internet Stream, General/Agency DivisionAudio1st PlaceRyan Dunn and Pierce DrakeThe Compass Podcast: What Still Needs to Be Said about Suicideand Mental HealthUnited Methodist Communications
Class 7 PhotographyBest in Class 7:The Donald B. MoyerAward of ExcellenceDay DavisVeritas 2019Arkansas Conference of theUnited Methodist ChurchCategory A, Photojournalism, Annual Conference/Local ChurchDivisionLuke LucasJoy in the ChaosAlabama-West Florida Conference2nd PlaceBrandon J. AbbottYoung Wyandotte DancerWest Ohio Conference3rd PlaceDeborah CobleSmoke and Ashes: The Florence Memorial FireWest Virginia Annual ConferencePhotography1st Place
Category A, Photojournalism, General/Agency Division1st PlaceMike DuBose and Kathy GilbertAfter the Cyclone, Faith AbidesUnited Methodist News Service2nd Place Teresa TateWith You AlwaysLake Junaluska Conference & Retreat CenterCategory B, Portrait, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceConnie OffuttMichael Romans Ordination ReflectionKentucky Annual Conference2nd Place Cathy BruceWoman at WorshipKentucky Annual Conference3rd PlaceChristina ChohNancy Meredith, Board of Ordained Ministry for the ARUMCArkansas Conference of the United Methodist ChurchCategory C, Commercial Product or Staged Shot, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceStephen CoburnPetit Jean Mountain, ArkansasArkansas Conference of the United Methodist ChurchCategory D, Photo Series, Annual Conference/Local Church DivisionDay DavisVeritas 2019Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church2nd PlaceMatt BrodieCommunicating General ConferenceSouth Carolina United Methodist Conference3rd PlaceShari DeAngelo2019 OrdinationUnited Methodists of Greater New JerseyPhotography1st Place
Category D, Photo Series, General/Agency Division1st PlaceMelissa Jackson, Brandy Bivens and Sharon DeanUMC Support PortraitsGeneral Council on Finance and Administration2nd PlaceStaff and Dennis DegnanThe United Methodist Communities LifestyleUnited Methodist Communities3rd PlaceStaffThe Night Has Not Overcome the DayLake Junaluska Conference & Retreat CenterPhotography
Class 8 Visual DesignBest inClass 8:David Gilesand SybilDavidsonAt the Tablewith BishopSue PodcastArtNorthGeorgiaConferenceCategory A, Artwork, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceKylie MarinoEbenezer Hispanic Fellowship: Handprints of ChangeTennessee ConferenceCategory A, Artwork, General/Agency Division1st PlaceDawn ScottGBHEM Supports Young Clergy Discernment through EngagingJournalGeneral Board of Higher Education and MinistryVisual Design2nd PlaceCindy Young2019 KY Annual Conference session graphicKentucky Annual Conference
Category B, Print and Electronic Design, Annual Conference/LocalChurch Division1st PlaceChristina ChohQuest BannerArkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church2nd PlaceThomas WaldrenSuicide Prevention PostcardWest Ohio Conference3rd PlaceMary Catherine Phillips, Karla Merritt and Luke LucasEmail Template UpgradeAlabama-West Florida ConferenceCategory B, Print and Electronic Design, General/Agency Division1st PlaceDonnie Reed, Cynthia Howard and Katie Tait“Lead On. We’re With You.” PosterGeneral Board of Higher Education and Ministry2nd Place Sharon Dean, Brandy Bivens and Melissa Jackson2018 Annual ReportGeneral Council on Finance and Administration3rd PlaceRae GrantManaging Anxiety: A Youth StudyUnited Methodist WomenCategory C, Website Visual Design, General/Agency Division1st PlaceDonnie Reed, Katie Tait and Cynthia HowardGBHEM.orgGeneral Board of Higher Education and Ministry2nd Place Brandy Bivens, Sharon Dean and Melissa JacksonUMC Well WebsiteGeneral Council on Finance and Administration1st Place(Tie)Doreen Gosmire, David Stucke and Gavin Wigg2019 AC Countdown Animation - File1, File2, File3Brandon J. AbbottCEE the PeopleWest Ohio ConferenceVisual DesignCategory D, Motion Graphics, Annual Conference/Local ChurchDivision
2nd Place Brent Donaway and Edison LeeNext Generation Ministries Rooted Series Motion GraphicUnited Methodists of Greater New Jersey3rd PlaceConnie OffuttAC 2019 Mission Offering OpenKentucky Annual ConferenceCategory E, Branding/Logo Design, Annual Conference/Local ChurchDivision1st PlaceDavid Giles and Sybil DavidsonAt the Table with Bishop Sue Podcast ArtNorth Georgia Conference2nd PlaceBrittney Reilly and Carolyn ConoverBranding: Creative and Strategic GuidebookUnited Methodists of Greater New Jersey3rd PlaceMary Catherine Phillips and Karla MerrittThis We ProclaimAlabama-West Florida ConferenceVisual Design
Class 9 Publicity & AdvertisingBest in Class 9:The Leonard M. Perryman Award of ExcellenceCategory A, Campaign/Strategic Planning, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceMary Catherine Phillips and Luke LucasHurricane Michael Remembrance - File1, File2Alabama-West Florida Conference2nd Place(Tie)Staff2019 IGNITE Youth Conference - File1, File2, File3United Methodists of Greater New JerseyPublicity & AdvertisingGBHEM Office of Marketing and CommunicationsGBHEM Leadership Brand, 2019 Launch OverviewGeneral Board of Higher Education and Ministry
2nd Place(Tie)StaffWinter Thaw - File1, File2, File3, FIle4Upper New York Conference3rd PlaceKarla HovdeCamp Minnesota Promotional MaterialsCategory A, Campaign/Strategic Planning, General/Agency Division1st PlaceGBHEM Office of Marketing and CommunicationsGBHEM Leadership Brand, 2019 Launch Overview - File1, File2General Board of Higher Education and Ministry2nd Place StaffResourceUMC.org Marketing CampaignUnited Methodist Communications3rd PlaceStaffWinter Youth Retreats - File1, File2, File3Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat CenterCategory B, Single Piece, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceKarla Hovde and Christa MelandNew Places for New People: Multiplication Across the Dakotas-Minnesota AreaMinnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church2nd Place Mark DoyalHow We ShareMichigan ConferenceCategory B, Single Piece, General/Agency DivisionJan Snider, Troy Dossett and Poonam PatodiaNew York Times UMCOR AdUnited Methodist Communications2nd PlaceStaffConferences and Retreats at Lake JunaluskaLake Junaluska Conference & Retreat CenterPublicity & Advertising1st Place
Class 10 Media PresentationBest in Class 10:Mike DuBose, GustavoVasquez and Joey Butler“John Wesley”Sails the AmazonUnited MethodistNews ServiceMedia PresentationCategory A, Slide Show, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceJayna McFarlandHow To Use Social Media In Your Local Church - File1, FIle2Great Plains2nd Place Ed Chapman and Jasmine Haynes2019 Conference-Wide Day of MissionMississippi Annual Conference
Category B, Multimedia, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceUpper New York Communications TeamUNY Annual Conference Coverage - File1, FIle2, File3, File4, File5Upper New York Conference2nd PlaceStaffRenovate: 2019 Lenten Study - File1, File2, File3, File4, File5Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church3rd PlaceJoe Webb, Deborah Coble, Communications TeamSeeds of Hope - File1, FIle2, File3, File4, File5West Virginia Annual ConferenceCategory B, Multimedia, General/Agency Division1st PlaceMike DuBose, Gustavo Vasquez and Joey Butler“John Wesley” Sails the AmazonUnited Methodist News Service2nd Place Matt Carlisle and Steve Horswill-JohnstonSee All the People: Discipleship Begins with Relationship Teaching SeriesDiscipleship Ministries3rd PlaceKatie Tait, Donnie Reed and Cynthia HowardEmail/Video Brand Launch, GBHEM Center for Leadership DevelopmentGeneral Board of Higher Education and MinistryCategory C, Display Table, Annual Conference/Local Church Division1st PlaceDay Davis, Rodney Steele and Amy EzellCulture of Call DisplayArkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church1st PlaceDawn ScottConnecting Youth and Their Mentors to GBHEMGeneral Board of Higher Education and Ministry2nd PlaceStaffWesley Bros Display BoothUnited Methodist CommunicationsMedia PresentationCategory C, Display Table, General/Agency Division
2020 UMAC Special AwardCommunicator of the Year
Communicator of the YearUMAC’s 2020 RecipientTodd RossnagelDirector of CommunicationsLouisiana Conference of The United Methodist ChurchTodd Rossnagel is a communicator who has known how to tell astory since childhood.Todd got his break when his family purchased their first VHS camcorder. He would film Christmas morning festivities and mail thetapes to his grandmother in Chicago. From that experience, he developed an interest (some may call an obsession) in television, especially sports reporting. He had a career as a sports producer andreporter, news anchor, and feature reporter that lasted 15 years. Hemoved on to work for the State of Louisiana in a program that recruited companies to the state. He produced educational, instructionalcontent to help these companies prepare their workers.Now, as a licensed local pastor in Louisiana, Todd continues to follow one of his primary passions—to educate people about the love of Christ. He is heavily involved in Kairos prisonministry at Angola. He would say he has learned more about Christ’s love in that capacity thanin any other experience he has had.As you can see, learning and education of others is a common thread throughout Todd’s life.He has a degree in secondary speech education. If you have ever asked him a question thatstarts with, “How do you.,” you know you have received a patient, enthusiastic, and thoroughanswer. In the classroom of life, Todd is the kid whose hand always shoots up high to ask ALLthe questions and debate all the answers. And we are all better for it.About the UMAC Communicator of the Year:The Communicator of the Year is selected based on these criteria: active professional,currently serving in a communications role (at least three years of communication-related employment within the denomination); UMAC member (nominations are made byUMAC members for UMAC members); recent striking achievements in communication(i.e., previous/current year); broad impact of the contribution; and vision-thinking beyondthe present/immediate demands of the job, breaking new ground.
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