The 2024 Partners in Possibilities Award Recipients By Sherry Bale Each year, Mosaic’s national “Partners in Possibilities” Awards recognize those who demonstrate excellence in promoting sustainable fundraising and building long-term community relationships to support the nonprofit’s purpose “to love and serve.” This year’s award ceremony in Omaha, Nebraska was emceed by Mosaic Vice President of Church Relations and International Programs Pastor Twila Schock, who was joined by Mosaic colleagues President and CEO Linda Timmons, Mosaic Board Chair Rev. Keith Hohly and Chief Advancement Officer and Mosaic Foundation President Renee Coughlin. Ambassador of the Year: Tonya Bagwell The Ambassador of the Year Award recognizes a volunteer who has demonstrated strong service in developing local community partnerships and donor relationships that advance Mosaic’s mission to relentlessly pursue opportunities that empower people. A Mosaic in Rockford supporter for years, Tonya Bagwell volunteers for Mosaic mission events to increase positive awareness of the nonprofit’s work. For the last annual Partners in Possibilities fundraiser in Rockford, she planned the event in its entirety as its Volunteer Manager. Aside from her steadfast volunteering, Tonya is an advocate for Rejoicing Spirits, an all-inclusive ministry facilitated through Mosaic’s Church Relations. According to Mosaic in Rockford’s Community Relations Manager Jamie Bejot, when pastors were transitioning at the local church where Rejoicing Spirits took place, Tonya ensured the services continued as scheduled. In addition, she is an ongoing Mosaic donor. “Tonya does everything out of love for people we support, wanting each of them to live their best lives,” Jamie said. Renee Coughlin, Keith Hohly, Tonya Bagwell and Linda Timmons 16 | Promise
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