What is the John E. Herrmann Award?

The John E. Herrmann Award was established to recognize faithful stewards in the Michigan District, and to encourage others to greater stewardship within their home churches. It is named after one of our Synod’s most influential men in the area of stewardship. In our Synod’s Congregational Stewardship Workbook 2000, John Herrmann’s classic book, The Chief Steward, is included at the end of the CD version of the workbook.

Each year nomination forms & entry requirements for the John E. Herrmann Award will be sent to all the congregations within the Michigan District by September 1st. Each church is encouraged to submit an entry to the Stewardship Committee by the October 15th deadline. The Committee will choose an award winner in November. Notification of the award winner will take place in January, and presentation of the award will take place in the home congregation of the winner. Award winners will receive a plaque commemorating the award, and will have their names placed on the John E. Herrmann Award plaque in the Michigan District Office. In addition, a donation will be made to their home church in their honor.

Informational Brochure

Nomination Form for the John E. Herrmann Award

The Michigan District Stewardship Committee is pleased to announce that Viola and Clarence Schneider of St. Thomas, Ann Arbor have been chosen as this year's John E. Herrmann Stewardship Award winner! The runner-up for this year was Ned Gottleber of Messiah, Holt. The 2011 nomination forms will be available online beginning September 1 with October 15 being the deadline to submit names for next year's award. Please watch the E-bulletin in September for the announcement.

2001 - William Woodhull Family - St. John, Rochester

2002 - David & Cheryl Hughes - Our Savior, Lansing

2003 - Alicia Winget - Grace Lutheran, Romeo

2004 - Walter Baggleman - Our Savior, Marlette

2005 - Mary Smith - Peace Lutheran, Detroit

2006 - Ron Chewning - Our Shepherd, Birmingham

2007 - Joan Walz - Immanuel, Sebewaing

2008 - William Neddermeyer - St. Paul, Herron

2009 - Richard A. Greiner - St. Matthew, Holt

2010 - Viola and Clarence Schneider - St. Thomas, Ann Arbor