- s e - y f e t 9 f s p e I have won trophies, but the most notable trophy was for a cooking competition as part of the NCF leadership training program a few years ago. Anyone who knows me knows my father is a chef, my mom's cuisine is amazing, and I am the only girl of five siblings. All four of my brothers can create culinary masterpieces. I can follow instructions, but that special talent for condiment and innovation with food is a gift I do not possess. Dr. Jessica Vera, President and CEO, Elite Foundation If a trophy is a bequeathed token for an achievement, then I suppose I’ve had couple over the years. Trophies like a college degree with highest honors or receiving the title to my car after I paid it off… haha! The only real trophy I ever received was for a tiny bike race when I was just a lad… and everyone got trophies. Justus Martin, Photographer, Justus Martin Photography When I was a young boy, I won first place in a talent show at the local city recreation center. I did the "Robot" dance to the Jackson Five's song "Dancing Machine." I can’t help but thank the Lord that there were no cell phones or portable video cameras back then. While it was a joyful moment, having it immortalized in video might have made it more embarrassing in hindsight. Instead, it remains a cherished memory, preserved in the warmth and nostalgia of my mind, free from the scrutiny of modern technology. Ken Kerrigan, Pastor, Calvary Chapel Cornerstone Church I was very proud of my trophy for mountain biking racing I won when I was eight! Laura C. Bishop, Executive Vice President of Development, Palm Beach Atlantic University Um...not a trophy but an award. The award was for Most Outstanding Student (McDonald's General Manager Training Course). Larry Lacy, Pastor, The Answer Church I think people would be surprised to know that in high school I won a trophy for archery, scoring the most bullseyes. Archery requires precision, focus, and skill. It's definitely not a common high school activity for many, so winning a trophy for it would likely surprise some people. Dr. Mary Drabik, President, South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary At the age of 10 I had taken a summer art course at a nearby school. As part of the course, I painted a pastel of three young Ukrainian carolers carrying a replica of the star of Bethlehem. To my surprise - and shock - my artwork won an award and was displayed in the City of Cleveland Ohio Art Exhibit. Oksana Horton, Artistic Director, Torch and Trumpet Theatre Company A trophy I received that stands out the most to me was initiated by our dear friend Les Feldman… He would always say "Coach, every time I see you, you are presenting someone with a gold medal or a trophy, (children and adults alike.)” Of course, it was a great compliment that Les saw me that way. So our Saints Staff capitalized on that thought and had a trophy designed that read "This Award goes to Coach Rick Andreassen who has presented more Trophies and Gold Medals than anyone else we know!!" I was the one MOST surprised… I can't help but say: "if I were to be remembered for nothing else…that certainly would be the greatest honor I could receive"!!! Thank you, Les, for ALWAYS seeing the best in others!! Coach Rick Andreassen, Founder/President, SAINTS International Sports Ministry and SAINTS Homeschool P.E. As a teen, one trophy that I received that surprised my parents (and me) for a few years in a row was an award for best vocalist in the high school choir. Anyone who has heard me sing would realize this only shows how bad our choir was and has nothing to do with actual skill. Dr. Scott Manor, President, Professor of Historical Theology, Knox Theological Seminary Wants to Know… Dennis DeMarois Dolores King-St. George Don Campion Fidel Gomez Gregg Wallick Helen Wayner Jesse Carroccio Jessica Vera Justus Martin Ken Kerrigan Larry Lacy Laura C. Bishop Mary Drabik Oksana Horton Coach Rick Andreassen Dr. Scott Manor
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