We must not stop. We must keep marching forward. We must trust our Guide and His promises.
Nominate someone for the O'Brien award
Dellanna O’Brien served as executive director of Woman’s Missionary Union from 1989 until 1999 and passed away in 2008. Upon her retirement, she was honored with the establishment of the Dellanna West O’Brien Award for Women’s Leadership Development. The prestigious leadership award recognizes Baptist women who demonstrate the ability to foster leadership in women, display the potential to be leaders in their community and world, and excel in missions discipleship. The award is also accompanied by a grant to allow the recipient to continue her ministry to others.
PAST AWARD WINNERS
| Year | Name | State |
|---|---|---|
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2023 |
Cindy Vang |
Minnesota |
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2022 |
Libby Krieg |
Texas |
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2021 |
Cindy Walker |
Louisiana |
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2019 |
Ruby Fulbright |
North Carolina |
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2018 |
Ruba Abbassi |
Texas |
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2017 |
Becky Sumrall |
Tennessee |
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2016 |
Mindy Jamison |
South Carolina |
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2015 |
Arlene Miller |
Texas |
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2014 |
Ginger Smith |
Texas |
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2013 |
Sook Jae Lee |
Korea |
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2012 |
Mycie Vue |
Minnesota |
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2011 |
Judith Edwards |
New Mexico |
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2010 |
Mary Lou Serratt |
Texas |
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2009 |
Diana Lewis |
Arkansas |
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2008 |
Angela Kim |
Texas |
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2007 |
Debby Akerman |
South Carolina |
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2006 |
Eileen Mullins |
Kentucky |
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2005 |
Linda Leathers |
Tennessee |
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2004 |
Rebecca Carnell |
Kentucky |
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2003 |
Kay Bennett |
Louisiana |
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2002 |
Lora Lee Smith |
Ohio |
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2001 |
Lillian Isaacs |
Florida |
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2000 |
Marthan Chun |
New York |
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1999 |
Elizabeth Ford |
South Carolina |