The Dr. Firman A. Early Distinguished Ministry Award is named in honor of Dr. Firman A. Early, an esteemed faculty member of the University of Sioux Falls from 1944 to 1978. This award recognizes alumni who have completed ten years of ministry and have demonstrated exemplary leadership in Christian ministry, their church and their community.

Criteria

• Graduate of USF who has completed 10 years of ministry
• A person who exemplifies the values of sacrifice and service
• A person who has demonstrated leadership in Christian ministry, their church and community

Nomination

• Nomination form
• Describe how long, and in what capacity, you have known the nominee
• Briefly describe the nominee’s outstanding Christian leadership including significance and impact
• Provide specific examples of actions taken by the nominee demonstrating the values of Christian leadership

Recipients