Each year, BWIM,NC recognizes the contributions of individuals and churches to the cause of women in ministry with two awards.  The recipients of these awards are determined by our Board.

The Anne Thomas Neil award is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the cause of women in ministry

Past Recipients of the Anne Thomas Neil Award:

1988- Anne Thomas Neil

1989- Donna Forrester

1990- Elizabeth Barnes

1991- Sue Fitzgerald

1992- Dot King

1993- Caralie Brown

1994- Sara Ann Hobbs

1995- Mary Caldwell

1996- Geneva Metzger

1997- Velma Ferrell

1998- Paula Clayton Dempsey

1999 - Tyanna Day

2001- Tom and Eunice Bland

2002- Furman Hewitt

2003- Judith Powell

2004- Anne Compere

2005- Paula Settle

2006- Linda McKinnish Bridges

2007- Beatrice Kay Simpson

2008- Ruby Fulbright

2009- Mary Margaret Brooks

2010- Jessie Bell Lewis

              Claudeline Lewis

The Church Award is given to congregations who are exemplary in supporting and encouraging the cause of women in ministry

Past Recipients of Church Awards:

1996- Antioch Baptist Church (Enfield)

1997- College Park Baptist Church (Greensboro)

1998- St. John’s Baptist Church (Charlotte)

1999- Wake Forest Baptist Church (WF)

2001- Millbrook Baptist Church (Raleigh)

2002- FBC Wilson

2003- Cullowhee Baptist Church (Cullowhee)

2004- Weldon Baptist Church (Weldon)

2005- Watts Street Baptist Church (Durham)

2006- Park Road Baptist Church (Charlotte)

2007- Memorial Baptist Church (Buies Creek)

2008- Ridge Road Baptist Church (Raleigh)

2009- Sardis Baptist Church (Charlotte)

2010- Knollwood Baptist Church (Winston-Salem)

If you would like to nominate an individual or church for these awards, please contact our Convener