Wilkerson-Droege Award

The Health Ministries Association Wilkerson – Droege Award was created in 2002 to honor Sister June Wilkerson and The Rev. Thomas Droege, two legendary leaders in the faith – health movement. They were the inaugural award recipients in 2002. The award is given to an outstanding HMA member who exemplifies vision, creativity and faithfulness to the faith and health movement.

Awards Criteria

• Creative leadership.
• Compassionate ministry.
• Visionary faithfulness to Faith Health Movement.
• Serves in HMA governing roles both regionally and nationally.
• Recognized as an advisor and leader within HMA and other professional and ministerial organizations.
• Contributes in diverse ways to the growth and transformation of the Faith Health Movement.
• If a Faith Community Nurse, recognized as a contributor to multiple aspects of advanced specialty practice.
• If a Faith Health Leader, recognized for significant leadership regionally and nationally.

Award Recipient Package

• Recognition at the Annual Conference in the year of selection
• One Year HMA Membership (reimbursed or waived at next renewal)
• Announcement recognition in HMA Today following award presentation
• Recognition on HMA Website for one year following award presentation
• Media release for the recipient to use in their media markets