Dr. Smith Sr. Awards - Sorted by Year Received

YEAR
AWARD NAME
PURPOSE
PRESENTED BY
1951
Certificate of Ordination
Ordination of Christian experience, call to ministry, and views of Bible Doctrine
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Kansas City, Missouri
1952
Bachelor of Science in Education
Bachelor Degree
The Western Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri
1959
Bachelor of Divinity
Bachelor Degree
 
 
1966
Master of Theology
Masters Degree
 
 
1969
Certificate of Recognition
Outstanding service in the progress and development of America's Airline Industry
Trans World Airlines Ambassadors Club
1971
Certificate of Recognition
For support and attention to learning and the youth services in the community
Oakland Public Library and the Library Advisory Commission
1972
Master of Theology
Masters Degree
American Baptist Seminary of the West at Berkeley, Berkeley, California
1973
Certificate of Appreciation
Devoted service in Democracy in housing
National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Oakland, California
Resolution
Distinquished Leadership in the Community
State of California Legislature, Honorable Bob Moretti, Speaker of Assembly, Sacramento, California
1975
Certificate of Appreciation
Devoted Service to the community and to the cause of the Black American Peace Officers
National Black Police Association, Region V, Oakland, California
Certificate of Recognition
Dedicated Service to the community
Black Panther Party, Oakland, California
City of Oakland, Honorable John H. Reading, Mayor, Oakland, California
For outstanding contributions to humanity, justice,and equality
The Committee to Change Oakland's Aim with Victor James, Oakland, California
For your dedicated and untiring drive to better the community
NAACP, Oakland Chapter, Oakland, California
Outstanding community service
Golden State Business League, Inc., Oakland, California
Doctor of Laws
Doctorate Degree
Inter-Baptist Theological Center, Houston, Texas
Doctor of Ministry
Doctorate Degree-Seminary
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, Simi Valley, California
Man of the Year
Outstanding Leadership in the Community
The Sun Oakland Reporter Newspaper, Carlton B. Goodlet, Publisher and Thomas C. Fleming, Editor, San Francisco, California
Man of the Year Award
Outstanding service
Oakland Black Officers Association, Oakland, California
1976
Certificate of Recognition
Community Leaders and Noteworthy Americans Award-Bicentennial Edition
Editorial Board of American Biographical Institute, A Division of News Publishing Company
1977
Certificate of Appreciation
Dedicated service to the Black Community
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Sigma Iota Chapter, Oakland, California
Edward H. Rhoades Award
For outstanding leadership in Urban Ministry
American Baptist Churches of the U.S.A, Board of National Ministries, J. Kenneth Morland, President
Hospitality Award
For outstanding leadership as Host Pastor of the 19th Annual Session of the PNBC Convention
Progressive National Baptist State Convention of California & Nevada
Man of the Year Award
Outstanding Spiritual and Civic Leadership
National Association Black Professional Women, East Bay Area Club, Oakland, California
Meritorious Service Award
For counsel, encouragement, and vision
East Oakland Community Health Alliance, Inc., Rev. Edgar E. Haasl, President, Oakland, California
1978
Distinguished Service Award
Keynote Speaker for the Thirteenth Far Western Regional Conference
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Gamma XI Chapter, El Cerrito, California
Distinquished Alumnus Award
Outstanding Achievements as an Educator, Author, and Religious Leader
The Seminary Alumni Association, Missouri School of Religion, Columbia, Missouri
Honorary Citizen Award
Honorary citizenship in Fort worth, Texas
City of Forth worth, City Council, Fort worth, Texas
1979
Certificate of Appreciation
Keynote Speaker for the City-Wide Revival
New Hope Baptist Church, San Bernardino, California
Outstanding American
Allen Temple Baptist Church, Black History Committee, Oakland, California
Resolution
For outstanding contributions by the Church to the youth
City of Oakland, City Council, Honorable Lionel J. Wilson, Mayor
1980
Certificate of Appreciation
Development of community services such as jobs, affirmative action programs, and tutorials
Allen Temple Baptist Church, Board of Deacons1980, Oakland, California
For outstanding Leadership
University of California Medical School, Black Caucus, Berkeley, California
Keynote Speaker/Lecturer for Church revival
New Hope Baptist Church, Deacon Board, Ed Rhodes Chairman, Anchorage, Alaska
Outstanding Leadership and founder
Bay Area Black United Fund, Oakland, California
Certificate of Recognition
Church of the Year Award-1979
Oakland NAACP, Libby M. Dyson, President, Oakland, California
For outstanding service to the Black Community
National Association of Black Accountants, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, Oakland, California
Doctor of Divinity
Doctorate Degree
Western Baptist Bible College, Kansas City Missouri
Proclamation
Outstanding Leadership and Church of the Year-1980
City of Oakland, Honorable Lionel J. Wilson, Mayor, Oakland, California
Resolution
Outstanding Acheivements and Contributions to the City of Oakland
City of Oakland, City Council, Honorable Lionel J. Wilson, Mayor
1981
Certificate of Appreciation
Devoted and invaluable community service
Center of Hope Community Church, Pastor Ernestine C. Reems, Oakland, California
Distinguished and dedicated service
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc., Alpha Iota Chapter, Oakland, California
Outstanding Leadership and Christian Service as President from 1979-1981
Progressive Baptist State Convention for California and Nevada
Certificate of Recognition
Church of the Year Award-1981
Oakland NAACP, James Brackett, President, Oakland, California
Outstanding Service as President
Progressive Baptist State Convention for California and Nevada
Commendation Award
For receiving the Easter Seal Outstanding Citizen Humanitarian of the Year Award for 1981
County of Alameda, Board of Supervisors, State of California
Humanitarian of the Year Award
For being An Outstanding Citizen who contributed to the advancement of People of Color
The Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Alameda County, Oakland, California
1982
Certificate of Appreciation
Outstanding and Dedicated P.T.A. community service
Charles P. Howard Elementary School, Oakland, California
Outstanding service in support of equal and quality education
College Bounders Committee, Inc., National Association for United Services
Certificate of Recognition
For outstanding dedication and support of Youth in Oakland
Oakland YouthWorks Program, Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, California
Leadership in extraordinary Christian Education
American Baptist Churches of the West, Berkeley, California
Man of the Year Award
In recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community
J. Shades of Brown, Oakland, California
Mary Mcleod Bethune Recognition Award
In appreciation of your achievements in community service
The Nation Council of Nego Women, Inc.,Washington, D.C
1983
Certificate of Appreciation
Guest Speaker/Lecturer of the 20th Church Celebration
Pilgrims Hope Baptist Church, T.L. Willis, Pastor
Outstanding service to minority businesses
U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce, East Bay Chapter, Karmella Barns, President
Certificate of Recognition
Outstanding service in the Oakland Community
Northern California Council of the Black Professional Engineers, Oakland, California
1984
Certificate of Appreciation
In appreciation of 34 Years of dedicated service to Oakland Children as Director of O.U.S.D
Oakland Unified School District (O.U.S.D), Oakland, California
Certificate of Recognition
A tribute for your appointment as President of the Progressive National Baptist Church (P.N.B.C)
Oakland Unified School District (O.U.S.D), Oakland, California
In recognition of his humanitarian style of governing as "Director" of the Oakland Unified School District
Oakland Unified School District (O.U.S.D), Oakland, California
Humanitarian Award
For your devotion to the welfare of all human beings
CCLEC, Inc. Oakland, California
1985
Certificate of Appreciation
Guest Evangelist
Highland Baptist Church, Rev. Kenneth E. Ray, Pastor, Kansas City, Missiouri
Guest Speaker/Lecturer of the Fourth Annual Sandy F. Ray Institute
First Institutional Baptist Church, Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr. Pastor, Phoenix, Arizona
In appreciation for your dedication and untiring support of the East Oakland Schools Revitalization
Oakland Unified School District (O.U.S.D), Oakland, California
Keynote Speaker for Founder's Day
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, Gamma Phi Lambda Chapter/Gamma Chi Lambda Chapter
Certificate of Recognition
Outstanding contributions to the Oakland Unified School District
AFSCME, Local 2078 AFL-CIO, Oakland, California
Resolution
Dedicated Service to City of Oakland and Oakland School Board
City of Oakland, City Council, Honorable Lionel J. Wilson, Mayor
For years of dedicated Public Service and outstanding personal accomplishments
County of Alameda, Board of Supervisors, Oakland, California
Outstanding Leadership in the Community
State of California Legislature, Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr., Speaker of Assembly, Sacramento, California
1986
Black Achievement Award Of Merit
In recognition of your contributions to the field of Religion
Love Center Church, Rev. Walter Hawkins, Pastor, Oakland, California
Certificate of Achievement
Congratulations on selection of Presidency of the Progressive National Baptist Convention
Allen Temple Baptist Church, Allen Temple Lay Ministries, Oakland, California
Participation in Executive Management Training Program
The Congress of National Black Churches and Howard University Divinity School, Washington D.C.
Certificate of Appreciation
For responding to the needs of the Elderly community
Allen Temple Baptist Church, Lay Ministers Organizations, Oakland, California
For support and contributions to the Scholarship Fund
Allen Temple Baptist Church, B & P Women's Society, J. Patrick, President, Oakland, California
Certificate of Service
Outstanding Service from 1982-1986
Southern Baptist Convention, Home Mission Board, UTC Steering Committee
Citation
Outstanding Leadership and service
Morehouse College, Martin Luther King, Jr, International Chapter, Hugh Gloster, jr., President,Atlanta, Georgia
1987
Certificate of Appreciation
For dedicated and outstanding Christian Service
Baptist Pastors and Ministers Conference of Oakland and East Bay, Oakland, California
Outstanding leadership as the First President
Baptist Pastors and Ministers Conference of Oakland and East Bay, Oakland, California
Outstanding service to the Black Community
The Black Community of Stanford University, East Palo Alto, California
Certificate of Recognition
For outstanding commitment to help Africa
Africare House, Washington, D.C
Citation
Dedicated and devoted service to the People of Oakland
City of Oakland, Members of New Oakland Committee, Mary Frates, President, Oakland, California
Distinguished Service Award
Outstanding Leadership-81st Annual Convention
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Charles C. Teamer, Sr., General President, San Francisco, California
Founders Award
For a man of response, resolve, and results
Black American Response to the African Community, Frank E. Wilson, President
Honorary Citizen
Appointment of honorary citizen in the City of New Orleans
City of New Orleans, City Council, New Orleans, Louisiana
Honorary State Representative Award
Appointment as Honorary State Representative for the State of Louisiana
State of Louisiana Assembly, John A. Alario, Jr., Speaker of the House
Outstanding Service Award
For serving Christ in the area of Public Ministries
American Baptist Churches of the West, Berkeley, California
Resolution
Distinguished Service as an Academician and Scholar
Peralta Community College District, Oakland, California
Senate Concurrent Resolution
For outstanding Civic Leadership
State of Michigan Legislature - Senate and House of Representatives
1988
Certificate of Appreciation
For support, contributions, and friendship
Manuel Scott, Jr., Ministries, Inc., Los Angeles, California
For your dedicated serviceand comittment to the Allen Temple Baptist Church Development Corp.
Allen Temple Baptist Church, Board of Directors, Oakland, California
Certificate of Recognition
For Ecumenical Leadership
Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc.
For support of women in Ministry
Allen Temple Baptist Church, Women's Mission Society, Oakland, California
In appreciation of excellence in ministry, writing, and effective church and community leadership
Southern Baptist Convention, Sunday School Board, Lloyd Elder, President
Keynote Speaker for the Annual Emancipation Proclamation Services
St. Louis Progressive District Association of St. Louis Missouri, Dr. E.G. Shields, Moderator, St. Louis, Missouri
Favorite Son Award
In honor of your devotion to the ministry and a native of Missouri
State of Missouri, House of Representatives, Kansas City, Missouri
Proclamation
For distinguished Leadership as "President" of the 27th Annual Session of the P.N.B.C Convention
Office of the County Executive, Jackson County, Missouri
1989
Certificate of Appreciation
For personal devotion, guidance, and assistance during my dissertation
Dr. Larry D. George, Nashville, Tennesee
For wisdom, insight, and support
Progressive National Baptist State Convention for California and Nevada, Young Adult Women's Department, T-Chambers-Young Vice President
For your commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS
AIDS Project of the East Bay, Oakland, California
Guest Speaker for Women's Day
Bethel Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. John Ringgold, Pastor, San Diego, California
Keynote Speaker
AEAONMSN & S AM, Inc., Region VII, Lawrence Valmore, President
Certificate of Merit
In Recognition of his loyalty to the Rite and support of the Charity Endowment Fund
The United Supreme Council, Washington, D.C
Doctor of Humane Letters
Honorary Doctorate Degree????
American Baptist Seminary of the West at Berkeley, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California
Humanitarian Award
for community services
Soul Beat Television Broadcast, Inc., Oakland, California
Image Achievement Award
For outstanding acheivements and contributions to the students
Highland Elementary School, Oakland, California
Presidential Award
In recognition of spiritual leadership and council during my Presidency
National Bar Association, James O. Cole, President, Oakland, California
1990
Certificate of Appreciation
For support and contributions
Interface Institute, Curtis Smothers, Chairman, Oakland, California
For support and sponsorship of the "Cubs" Team
West Altadena Little League, Pasadena, California
For support and sponsorship of the "Royals" Team
West Altadena Little League, Pasadena, California
Certificate of Recognition
Service Award
California State Hayward University, Urban Teacher Academy, Hayward, California
Community Service Award
In recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community
Nation of Islam, Oakland, California
Congressional Award
For Outstanding contributions to the Community, the State, and the Nation
United States Congress, Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, Congressmen, Washington, D.C
Proclamation
In recognition of 21 Years as a spiritual and community leader
City of Oakland, Honorable Lionel J. Wilson, Mayor, Oakland, California
Salutation
In recognition of 21 Years of community service
State of California, California Assembly, Honorable Johan Kletts, Assembly member
1991
30th Anniversary Award
For courageous and loving service to the heritage and hope of the PNBC
Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc., Dr. Charles G. Adam, President, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Certificate of Appreciation
For your support of minority youth
In Roads, Southwest Regional Training Institute, Mills College, Oakland, California
Certificate of Recognition
For superior exegetical skills and evangelical teaching and preaching to the glory of God
Fuller Theological Seminary, African-American Students, Pasadena, California
Community Service Award
For outstanding leadership and community service
100 Black Men, Oakland, California
Distinguished Service Award
In appreciation of distinguished careeer and outstanding service
Duke University Divinity School, The Office of Black Seminarians Union, Durham, North Carolina
Image Achievement Award
For contributions to student education
Highland Year Round School, Oakland, California
1992
Certificate of Appreciation
For 10 Years of loving kindness, commitment, and faith in the Interface Institute
Interface Institute, Curtis Smothers, Chairman, Oakland, California
For continued leadership in the Church and youth involvement
San Leandro High School, Black Student Union, San Leandro, California
For your contributions and support of Adult Literacy programs
DST Adult Literacy Task Force, Oakland, California
Certificate of Recognition
For outstanding community service
Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services
Community Service Award
In honor of spiritual and moral leadership
State of California Legislature, California State Assembly, Honarable Barbara Lee, Assembly woman, Sacramento, California
Outstanding Achievement Award
For outstanding Pastoral Leadership
National Christian Education Confernce, Urban Outreach
1993
Biblical Literature Award
For excellence in bible teachings
Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, California
Certificate of Achievement
For outstanding spiritual leadership and personal achievements
Center of Hope Church, Rev. Ernestine C. Reems, Pastor, Oakland, California
Certificate of Appreciation
For distinguished service as "President" -1992-1993
American Baptist Churches of the West, Berkeley, California
Outstanding Contribution to human relations in Oakland
San Francisco Foundation, San Francisco, California
Certificate of Participation
In recognition of your participation in the "16th Annual M.L.K. Commemoration"
Inter-Denominational Ministerial Alliance of Pittsburg, Inc., Pittsburg, California
Certificate of Recognition
In recognition of his forethought to create the Interface Institute
National Black MBA Association, San Francisco Chapter, San Francisco, California
Donald P. McCullum Freedom Fund Award
For the church's unique contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and the Greater Oakland Community
NAACP, Oakland Branch, William B. Patterson, President, Oakland, California
Ebony Magazine Recognition Award
Noted as one of the 15 Most Greatest African-American Preachers in the United States
Ebony Magazine, Johnson Publishing Co, Chicago, Illinois
Martin Luther King, Jr. Preacher Award
For spiritual preaching and teaching
Inter-Racial Inter-Faith Religious Community, Fresno, California
1994
Black Manhood Award
In recognition of your role model as a strong community leader in the African-American Communities
Second Baptist Church, Ohio
Certificate of Appreciation
In appreciation of his outstanding service to the Oakland Unifed School District
Oakland Unified School District (O.U.S.D), Oakland, California
Certificate of Recognition
For being an outstanding Prophet, Preacher, and Pastor
East Bay Baptist Ministries Union, Oakland, California
For support of the Family Life Center Scholarship Sunday
Business and Professional Women's Society, Channa Newbern, President, Oakland, California
Charles Houston Hamilton Leadership Award
In recognition of the dedication, courage, and commitment to serving People in the Greater Bay Area
Charles Houston Bar Association, Keith Washington, President, Oakland, California
Christian Service Award
For Outstanding Christian Service and Leadership
Heroines of Jericho, Loyalty Court No. 28, Betty J. McDowell, Senior Grand Matron, Oakland, California
Citizen of the Year
Outstanding Civic Leadership and community service
The Oakland Tribune, Oakland, California
Community Service Recognition Award
In appreciation of your service to the Oakland community
YMCA of the East Bay, Eastlake Branch, Oakland, California
Economic Empowerment Award
Outstanding Christian Leadership
United States Congress, Honorable Walter R. Tucker, III, Congressman, Washington D.C
Horizon Award
For contributions and achievements
Betty Dukes Citywide Ministries
Mentor Award
For being a loving and spiritual leader
Allen Temple Baptist Church, Ministers in Training, Oakland, California
Outstanding Citizen of the Year
Outstanding Community leadership and service
Oakland Black Officers Association, Oakland, California
1995
Certificate of Appreciation
For dedicated and continuous support of the Menelik Temple #36 during the Annual Shriners Hospital Screening Clinic
Menelik Temple #36, Oakland, California
For support and contributions
Black Advocates in State Service (B.A.S.S), Jacqueline R.Wilson, President, Oakland, California
Certificate of Recognition
A tribute in recognition of 25 Years of service to Allen Temple Baptist Church
Oakland Unified School District (O.U.S.D), Oakland, California
For 25 Years of service in the community
Mary A. Blackwell, PGWN and Charles E. Blackwell 33, Oakland, California
In honor of your devotion to ministry and outreach programs within the community
The San Francisco Golden Gate Section of NCNW, San Francisco, California
Commendation
A tribute for your outstanding Civic leadership
United States Congress, Honorable Ronald V. Dellums, Congressmen, Washington, D.C
In honor of many achievements to the public
State of California Legislature, Senate Rules Committee, Honorable Nicholas C. Petris, Senator, Sacramento, California
Distinguished Service Award
For excellence in Spiritual Leadership
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, Simi Valley, California
Leadership Award
Outstanding Leadership and Dedicated Service
Center of Hope Community Church, Dr. Ernestine C. Reems, Pastor, Oakland, California
Resolution
Declaration that November 10 is the "James Alfred Smith, Sr. Day" in Oakland, California
City of Oakland, City Council, Oakland, California
For outstanding Civic Leadership
State of California Legislature, Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr., Speaker of Assembly, Sacramento, California
In recognition of 25 years of outstanding religious and community service
State of California Legislature, California State Assembly, Honarable Barbara Lee, Assembly woman, Sacramento, California
In sincere appreciation for his countless contributions to our community
County of Alameda, Board of Supervisors, Oakland, California
1996
Certificate of Appreciation
Compassion and Concern for new Christian members
Allen Temple Baptist Church, New Member's Committee, Oakland, California
For contributions over $1,000 to the building fund
N.A.A.C.P.,National Office
For dedicated service to the first community development bank in California
Community Bank of the Bay, Lyndon Comstock, Chairman, Oakland, California
For humanitarian Service and contributions to humankind
City of Emeryville, City Council, Emeryville, California
For outstanding community service
Oakland Black Fire Fighters Association, Oakland, California
For support and sponsorship of the team
Bambino Minor League
For your tireless efforts to improve the spiritual, social and economic conditions of African-Americans
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Bro. Daut Lewis, Chapter President, California State University, Stanislaus, California
Certificate of Recognition
Diverse Humanitarian Services
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Berkeley Bay Area Alumnae Chapter, Berkeley, California
For untiring commitment to Navy Opportunity
U.S. Navy, Alameda Naval Station, Alameda, California
Honorary Life Membership Award
Appointment of life membership in the Progressive Baptist State Convention
Progressive Baptist State Convention of California & Nevada, L. Daniel Williams, President
Oustanding Community Service Award
Outstanding Civic Leadership and community service
City of Oakland, Honorable Dezie Wood Jones, Vice Mayor, Oakland, California
1997
CAL PAC Award
Dedication and service to community programs
California Political Action Council, Oakland, California
Certificate of Appreciation
Dedicated and faithful service
Oakland Baptist Minister's Union and Vicinity, Rev. Dr. Lloyd Farr, President, Oakland, California
For contribution and support
Rowland Raiders, Pee Wee Division, Oakland, California
In appreciation for your devoted and untiring work in the community
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 409, Oakland, California
Lecturer on teachings of African-American Spirituality
Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California
Outstanding service
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky
Certificate of Publication
Recognition for the publication of the book "No other help I know" Sermons on Prayer and Spirituality
Judson Press Publishers
Certificate of Recognition
For commitment to the community
Oakland NAACP, Oakland, California
For outstanding leadership and service on the Health Care Services Commission
County of Alameda, Board of Supervisors, Oakland, California
Outstanding service as member of the National Coordinating Committee
American Baptist Churches, U.S.A
Commendation
For distinguished Public service and outstanding personal accomplishments
County of Alameda, Board of Supervisors, Oakland, California
Community Service Award
Outstanding community service
California Public Health Association-North, Oakland, California
Distinguished Author Award
For author of the book titled "For Falling In Love with God: Reflections on Prayer"
Urban Ministries, Inc., The African American Christian Publishing & Communications Company
Honorary City Council Member City of Baton Rouge
Appointment to Honorary City Council member City of Baton Rouge
City of Baton Rouge, Office of the Metropolitan Council, City of Baton Rouge, East Parish Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Honorary Mayor-President City of Baton Rouge
Appointment to Honorary Mayor-President of the City of Baton Rouge
City of Baton Rouge, Office of the Mayor-President, East Parish Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Martin Luther King Jr. Vision Award
For outstanding Civic Leadership
United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California
Pastor of the Month
Outstanding spiritual leadership
Allen Temple Baptist Church, Staff members, Oakland, California
1998
All Past President's Award
For outstanding leadership - 40th Year celebration
Progressive Baptist State Convention of California & Nevada, L. Daniel Williams, President
Certificate of Achievement
For Commitment ot the development of Homeownership Housing
Associated Real Property Brokers, Inc., Oakland, California
Certificate of Appreciation
As Founder's Day Speaker
Piney Woods School, Piney Wood, Mississippi
For effective Christian Service and leadership as President of PNBC
Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, California
In appreciation of service from the B.Y.C
Fremont High School, Oakland, California
Certificate of Recognition
For many years of unconditional love, support, and service to the Bay Area "Recovery" Community
McGee Avenue Baptist Church, Recovery Committee, Berkeley, California
Outstanding community service
Naval Regional Medical Center, Oakland, California
Citation
Outstanding Leadership and Dedicated Service in the Oakland Community
City of Oakland, New Oakland Committee, Oakland, California
Community Hero Award
In recognition of your efforts to support "family" as a fundamental unit of society
San Franciso Giants Baseball Team and The Church of the JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints
Community Service Award
For your Devoted and valuable Service to the Community
Graduate Theological Union, Black Seminarians
Martin Luther King Jr. Award
For outstanding Civic Leadership
City of Inglewood, Inglewood, California
Proclamation
Congratulatory on newspaper article written about the church in support of community service
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Herbert Guice, Pastor, Oakland, California
Resolution
For distinguished and dedicated spiritual and community service
Sate of California Legislature, California Senate, Honorable Quentin L. Kopp, Senator, Sacramento, California
1999
Annual Leadership Award
For outstanding spiritual vision and leadership toward the growth and development of Black-owned Business
Black Christian Empowerment Network, Jerome Hunt, President, Oakland, California
Certificate of Appreciation
For your years of dedicated, consecrated service as Internationally Renowed Professor
Global Women's Ministries
Certificate of Life Membership
For appointment of lifetime membership in the N.A.A.C.P
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (N.A.A.C.P), National Office
Certificate of Recognition
For outstanding leadership and community service
National Naval Officers Association, Monterey, California
Community Service Award
For excellence in community service
Bay Area Black United Fund, Oakland, California
Dorothy I. Height Humanitarian Award
For outstanding community service and leadership
National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Oakland, California
Living Legend Award
Outstanding Accomplishments
Oakland African American Black Educators (O.A.B.E), Oakland, California
2000
Certificate of Recognition
For Tireless efforts to address the incidence of HIV/AIDS within the Community
State of California Legislature, California Senate, Honorable Don Peralta, Senator, Sacramento, California
Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Humanitarian Award
Recognition for the advancement of Civil and Human Rights
Kaiser African American Professionals Association, Sherry Catlett-Jones, President, Oakland, California
Dr. Howard Thurman and Dr. H. Eugene Farlough Award
For outstanding spiritual leadership and personal achievements
Sojourner Truth Presbyterian Church, Richmond, California
Faith 2000 Award
Outstanding community service
Oral Lee Brown Foundation, Oakland, California
Leadership Award
In recognition of your outstanding civic and community leadership
Monarch Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, and Hercules, California
National Assembly Award
For outstanding leadership and community service
The Links Incorporated, San Francisco, California
2001
Certificate of Appreciation
As the Guest Speaker for the Commencement of June, 2001
St. Mary's College of California, Oakland, California
For being a light in the City through extensive contributions to the welfare of the People of Oakland
First Congregational Church of Oakland, United Church of Christ, Oakland, California
For hospitality during the time of need
Dewey High School, Staff and Students, Oakland, California
Outstanding Contribution and Support
SHARE Program, Oakland, California
Certificate of Recognition
For outstanding contributions to the Oakland Community, the Nation, and the World
Oakland Unified School District (O.U.S.D), Oakland, California
For Pastoral leadership in training and encouragement of the students
Allen Temple Baptist Church, Scholarship Committee, Carol S. Thomas, Chairperson, Oakland, California
In support of the Bay Area United Fund Sunday campaign
Bay Area Black United Fund, Inc., Oakland, California
First Annual UMOJA Award
For dedication, commitment, and leadership in promoting Community Unity
The Family Resource House of Unity, Eddie Abrams, Founding Director, Oakland, California
Humanitarian Award
For support and contributions to the children of Oakland
East Bay Agency for Children, Berkeley, California
Life Time Achievement Award
For outstanding leadership and community service
Green Lining Institute, San Francisco, California
Pastor of the Year
For your sincere efforts and encouragement, guidance, and inspiration to save a generation of youth
Allen Temple Baptist Church, Youth Department, Rev. Navelle Rufus, Youth Minister, Oakland, California
Percy H. Steele, Jr. Civic Award
In appreciation for pioneering and launching the 1st Annual Bay Area United Fund Sunday Campaign
East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD), William B. Patterson, Director Ward No. 6, Oakland, California
President Award
In recognition of valuable contributions to the faith community-44th Annual Citywide Revival
The Baptist Ministers Union of Oakland and vicinity, Rev. Dr. Lloyd Farr, President, Oakland, California
Proclamation
For dedicated Community and Spiritual leadership
East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD), William B. Patterson, Director Ward No. 6, Oakland, California
Sacred Desk Award
For the "Art of Black Preaching"
Brentwood Baptist Church, Dr. Joe Samuel Ratcliff, Pastor, Houston, Texas
Visionary Leadership Award
For outstanding Civic Leadership
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Oakland, California
2002
Agape Award
For outstanding support to women in Ministry
Shiloh Baptist Church, Rev. Wallace C. Smith Pastor, Washington, D.C
Certificate of Recognition
For love, kindness and spiritual leadership to the Youth and Walking with God Award
Allen Temple Baptist Church, Junior Deacons Board, Oakland, California
For many years of dedicated leadership, outstanding service, and significant contributions to the Oakland Community
Peralta Association of African-American Affairs (P.A.A.A.A), Oakland, California
For outstanding leadership and service
Alameda County Health Care Foundation, Oakland, California
For partnership and improving the achievements of our learning community
Highland Elementary School, Oakland, California
In recognition of your leadership abilities and dedication in serving diverse People
A Community of Unity, Edwin Hawkins, President, Oakland, California
David Cunningham Community Service Award
For your tireless commitment and service in the African-American Community
California Association of Black Lawyers, Oakland, California
Distinquished Service Award
For outsanding Pastoral Leadership
Community Church of Christ,Oakland, California
Faith Based Initiative Grant
Under your Leadership, Allen Temple Baptist Church was awarded the first Faith-based Initiative Grant in California
State of California, Honorable Gray Davis, Govenor, Sacramento, California
Gandhi King Ikeda Award
For outstanding Service to the community and the World through your dedication to peace and unity, and non-violence
Morehouse College, Walter E. Massey, President, Atlanta, Georgia
2003
Certificate of Appreciation
For support of the 2003 Education Fund Banquet for Historically Black Colleges, Universities, and Theological Schools
The Progress National Baptist Convention, Inc, Charlotte, North Carolina
For the tremendous contributions to the community
Center of Hope Community Church, Pastor Ernestine C. Reems, Oakland, California
Certificate of Recognition
45th Anniversary Heritage Award
Progressive Baptist State Convention, Rev. W.K Woods, President, Los Angeles, California
Honor Roll of the New Civil Rights Movement-In support of affirmative action, integration, and the struggle for equality
United for Equality of Affirmative Action
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
In recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community
United States Congress, Honorable Barbara Lee, Congressman, Washington D.C
President's Leadership Choice Award
For outstanding Leadership
American Baptist Seminary of the West,Berkeley, California
The Trail Blazer Award
For outstanding spiritual leadership
Harvest Grove Fellowship Church, Rev. Chris Williams, Pastor, Oakland, California
2006
Samuel DeWitt Proctor

Award



BEAUTIFUL ARE THEIR FEET

Celebrating The Ministries And Gifts:
Grand Total
246