2009 Disaster Relief Awards

Robert E. Dixon Award

The Robert E. Dixon Award is presented to one individual who meets the following qualifications:

• A local, state, or national volunteer or staff person
• A person who has demonstrated the fruit of the Holy Spirit in his/her daily life as well as in their service through disaster relief
• A person who has provided "above and beyond the call of duty" service through Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
• A person who has contributed Christ-like leadership in Southern Baptist Disaster Relief

The Dixon Award is a Hall of Fame type award. It is awarded based on a lifetime of service that helped shape the course of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.  Individuals nominated are considered pioneers or key people who have contributed to disaster relief in a manner that has made a significant impact on the  ministry, both inside and outside their state.  Their involvement has brought Southern Baptist Disaster Relief forward in a significant manner.

Joel W. Phillips Outstanding Achievement Award

The Joel W. Phillips Outstanding Achievement Award is presented to up to two individuals who meet the following qualifications:

• A local, state, or national volunteer or staff person
• A person who has demonstrated "Christ in the Crisis"
• A person who has provided outstanding leadership in Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
• A person who has demonstrated outstanding ability or an accomplishment in Southern Baptist Disaster Relief

The Outstanding Achievement Award is a Most Valuable Player type award and is given for a series of services and/or performances.  Individuals nominated should demonstrate 3+ years of service above and beyond the call of duty.

Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award is presented up to five individuals who meet the following qualifications:

• A local, state, or national volunteer or staff person
• A person who has provided distinguished service to the kingdom of God through Southern Baptist Disaster Relief A person who has demonstrated “Christ in the Crisis”
• A person who has demonstrated distinguished ability or accomplishment in Southern Baptist Disaster Relief

The Distinguished Service Award is like an All Star award for a specific performance during a disaster and is based on the most recent year of response. Individuals nominated should have a testimony describing how they went beyond the call of duty and distinguished themselves during an actual response or series of responses during the most recent year.