The nomination process for the 2025 recipient of the Mary Emil Penet, IHM Award has begun! 

This award recognizes a person or entity who has made a significant contribution/s to the development of formation ministry on the local, national, or international level.

The recipient of this award (an individual or organization) will be selected at the RFC Spring Board Meeting in April. The award will be presented at the RFC Congress October 23-26, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

All RFC Member Areas and RFC members are invited to submit their nominations using this online form no later than March 1, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact us at rfc@relforcon.org.

Respectfully,

Mary Pat Garvin, RSM
Mary Glackin, IHM
Michelle Lesher, SSJ
Penet Award Committee 2025

Click here to learn more about the history of the Mary Emil Penet Award, and view the list of past recipients.

Nomination Form

Please respond to the following questions highlighting the individual's or organization's specific contribution to formation, initial and/or ongoing.
Name of individual or organization being nominated:
How has this individual or organization made a significant contribution to the development of formation ministry, initial or ongoing, on the national and/or international level?
How has this individual or organization demonstrated a commitment to collaboration in formation?
How has this individual or organization integrated into their own life(lives) the ideals of religious living and ministry?
How has this individual or organization been undaunted and faithful to the dream/mission of the Gospel?
How has this individual or organization been innovative in their approach to initial or ongoing formation?