Saint Timothy Award

The Saint Timothy Award is a recognition given to youth by the Religious Education and Youth Ministry Office of the Diocese of Rockford. This recognition is conferred upon a Catholic Junior High or High School youth (ages 13-18) who:

  • Lives as a disciple of Christ, setting a positive example for other youth
  • Witnesses to their faith by exhibiting Catholic morals and integrity
  • Demonstrates Gospel values through service to others
  • Exhibits Christian leadership in parish, school, and/or community settings

Please prayerfully consider nominating one or more deserving young person(s) from your parish/school who fit these criteria.

The cost of the certificate is $10 per youth.  Complete the form below no later than April 1st, 2026, and have your parish/school mail the payment to the Religious Education and Youth Ministry Office (PO Box 7044, Rockford, IL, 61125).

Your creativity is appreciated as to how you present this award (certificate) to the youth in your parish or school.  The full list of recipients may be published in The Observer at the beginning of June.  The following online submission form is to be completed only by those authorized by their parish or school to do so (priest, principal, teacher, youth minister, DRE/CRE, etc).  if you are not in this position, please contact the appropriate person at your parish or school to talk to them about nominating the person you have in mind.

St. Timothy Award Nominations are now closed.

Please contact Kimmy Binkley with any questions.

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