Daniel Savetilik, Sr. Annual Lay Ministry Award

Introduction: This award was instituted at the ECCAK Annual Meeting in Koyuk, Alaska, Mar. 6, 2003. The intent of this award is to annually recognize local Covenant lay persons who have made significant contribution to ministry in Alaska over many years of faithful service. The award is named after Daniel Savetilik, Sr. a faithful leader and servant for many years in the Shaktoolik Covenant Church.

Award Criteria: Each church/institution can nominate one individual. Nominations should be made in writing and submitted to the ECCAK office by Jan. 15 of each year. Nominations should be a one page narrative description of the contributions of the individual. Emphasis in the narrative should focus on:

  1. Number of years the individual has served. The idea is to recognize a perons(s) who has a lengthy history of service.
  2. Local church involvement. How have they faithfully been serving and in what capacity?
  3. Regional involvement. In what ways has this person influenced and served their region?

Nominations should include first and last name of nominee and first and last name of the person submitting the name with telephone and email. This will help in case there are some questions about the nomination narrative.

Selection Process: Nomination forms will be submitted to the ECCAK General Council once they are received in the ECCAK office. The ECCAK General Council will review the nominations and select one person for the award annually. The person will be presented to the Annual Meeting for recognition and acceptance of the award.

Daniel Savetilik Award

Past Recipients

NameYear ReceivedLocation

Maggie Olson (Golovin)2004Eagle River

Alfred Adams (Koyuk)2005Mountain Village

David Kaganak (Scammon Bay)2006Unalakleet

Irene Kavairlook (Koyuk)2007Fairbanks

Byron Ulak (Scammon Bay)2008Soldotna- ACC

Al & Sharon Finifrock (Soldotna)2009Hooper Bay

Lloyd & Chris Perrigo (Nome)2010Nome

Eula David (Bethel)2011Anchorage

Henry & Hilma Shavings (ANC)2012Unalakleet

Abraham Anasogak2013Mekoryuk

Ralph & Gert Fondell2014Fairbanks

Daniel Savetilik Award Nomination Form:

Today’s date: ______

Name of person to be nominated: ______

Hometown: ______

  1. Share about the number of years served: ______

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  1. Share about local church involvement:

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  1. Share about regional involvement:

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Submitted by: ______

Phone: ______Email: ______