Arms Around Communities (AAC) honors men in the Central PA region who exemplify a spiritual leader and/or problem solver in his home, workplace and/or community, or who have taken a stand against crime, or who have stood in the gap for others.
These “ordinary” men who have done “extraordinary” things are nominated by the congregants of DaySpring Ministries during the months of September and October. Also, in 2009, AAC introduced the Joseph Award for young men 14 to 18 years of age who has demonstrated the ability to hold on to their dreams in the midst of their difficulties and problems they face in life.
2009 Cornelius Award Winners: 2009 Joseph Award Winners:
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Rev. Ronald Banks |
Jerrell Blaine |
2008 Cornelius Award Recipients:
| Clyde Anderson Melvin "Butch" Baltimore Kirt Barden Larry Bittinger Lester Bowman Steve Bricker Coach Greg Campbell Coleman Carter Richard C. Dean Steven Early Sean Fasick Nate Gadsden Franklin "Bo" Gantz Kevin Gemmell Thomas Gumby Don Hibner Bob Kershaw Van Keys Officer Theodore Makauskas James Mastrian |
Jeffrey Mong Brian Myers Leland Nelson Stanley Potts, Sr Chris (Coach "Q") Queeley Dr. Raymond K. Reichwein Keith R. Reismiller, Chief of Police, Middletown Jose Rivera Lt. Angel Sanchez Col. Alexander P. Shine, U.S. Army (Retired) Andy Shultz Matthew Smith John Sponeybarger Christian Spriggs Dr. William Strausbaugh Jason Thompson Larry Vereen Donnie Weaver Capt. Jonathan Yuen |
We are excited to announce an addition to this service, the "Joseph Award," which will be given to young men, ages 14-18, living in the Central PA area. This award will be presented at the Cornelius Award Service to young men who have demonstrated leadership in their homes, schools and/or communities, who have a compassion for others or who have displayed confidence and composure when faced with adversity.
For additional information, please contact the Cornelius Awards Committee at 717.939.9500, ext. 6.
For Cornelius Awards Nomination Form, click here