This prestigious award has recognized Seven Rivers Region faith-filled people of action for 37 years. Named in honor of the late Carl Iverson and the late Bishop Frederick Freking.Ecumenism: Working towards the acceptance of and an openness to people of all faiths and accepting their faith as value, using as a base that we are all one in the Spirit of God.
The Award reflects unselfish dedication to foster and promote ecumenical endeavors based on mutual respect of all faiths, highlighted by cooperation, communication and service to others.
Through their leadership and with the involvement of many others, Bethany St. Joseph Corporation was established in 1976 as a cooperative ecumenical effort sponsored by the Christian Communities of the greater La Crosse area.
The Iverson Freking Ecumenical Recognition Award was created by Bethany St. Joseph Corporation to acknowledge and recognize the dedication of people to ecumenical activities and community building. Select for Iverson Freking Award Nomination Form and Iverson Freking Nomination Cover Letter.
The award is based on one or more of the following:
• Spiritual example
• Respect for the faith of others
• Participation in a spiritual congregation, and
• Commitment to community
To date, 86 awards over 37 years have been awarded to deserving community members. The annual honors banquet is held in January and the next banquet luncheon is scheduled for January 22, 2025, in La Crosse, WI, at the Radisson Center (11:30am reception). Contact 608-788-5700 for reservation information.
Nominations are accepted in September/October and honorees are announced in mid-December.
Iverson Freking Recognition Luncheon Award Presentations 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfVcjac5c8w
Iverson Freking Awards Media Coverage for 2024
WXOW TV 19 Joe & Barb Kruse
https://www.wxow.com/video/recognizing-this-years-iverson-freking-award-winners/video_97962be8-8bc8-5b56-906f-125f615531c8.html
WXOW 19 S. Mary Ann Gschwind
https://www.wxow.com/video/recognizing-this-years-iverson-freking-award-winners/video_9acaddf3-d96a-592f-bbc4-675643e368ab.html
WXOW 19 both Kruse Gschwind
https://www.wxow.com/news/recognizing-this-years-iverson-freking-award-winners/article_ca62f808-bb03-11ee-883d-67689f224f46.html
WKBT News8000
https://www.news8000.com/news/37th-annual-iverson-freking-awards-banquet/video_a6dcf6f2-aca3-5589-b46d-f2f3186307d7.html
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Iverson Freking Awards Media Announcement for 2024
Joe & Barb Kruse and Sr. Mary Ann Gschwind
News 8000 WKBT Channel 8
News 8000 Iverson Freking Award Winners Announced
WXOW Channel 19
WXOW video Three to Receive 2024 Iverson Freking Ecumenical Recognition Award
WIZM News 1410AM 92.3FM Radio
WIZM News 12/14/23 Three More La Crosse Area Volunteers Added To The List Of Iverson Freking Award Winners
Iverson Freking Award Presentations – 2023
Sue & Marc Schultz and Fr. Conrad Targonski
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