TORCHLIGHT OF HOPE AWARD
Courageous leadership, peacemaking
$1,000 to WINNER, $250 to NOMINATOR
The Torchlight of Hope Award recognizes young men who rise above division to lead with courage and compassion. In times overcharged with anger and conflict, great young men always emerge as fearless peacemakers. Their influence builds hope while diffusing hate, bringing unity to schools, parishes, communities, and sometimes even entire nations. By choosing conviction over compromise, they inspire others to live joy filled lives of faith and virtue. This award honors those who carry the torchlight of Christ, bearing witness to the light, hope and healing most needed in a broken world.
Rewarded Qualities
Respectful leadership
Anchored knowledge
Reasonable & patient
Emotional discipline
Courageous conviction
Composed under pressure
Joyful & positive
Examples of Honored Action (not limited to):
Positive social media influence
School or community leadership
Peacemaking leadership – Diffusing hate & anger
Healing racial division
Motivating witness of Christianity
Priesthood discernment efforts
