Nomination

Persons all over the diocese will be encouraged to nominate those in consecrated life (e.g., religious sisters, brothers and priests who are members of religious orders) whom they see as fitting this description. Nominees should be persons who have served in the Savannah diocese for a total of 15 years or more.

Type of award

The Marian Award is not primarily a material award. The recognition of the Bishop, and of the nominator and committee, of the qualities of the person is the essential part of the award. The material part of the award consists of a statue of Mary Untier of Knots and a check which can be used as the awardee wishes. The amount will be one hundred dollars initially. The amount can change as appropriate to funds available.

When given

The day on which the diocese celebrates the day of Consecrated Life, on or about Feb. 2, is the time that this award is presented. It can be presented at other times at the discretion of the Bishop. The deadline for nominations is December 8.