Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

Inclusion in Worship

Awards for Inclusion Efforts

Pathways Awareness Foundation is committed to supporting congregations who welcome worshippers of all abilities into spiritual, educational and social activities. Pathways recognizes and awards grants of up to $1,000 for access and inclusion efforts. Chicago, Illinois area congregations (in Cook, Lake, Will and DuPage Counties) are recognized with the Junior Open Hearts Awards for children and the Open Hearts Awards for adults. Congregations outside of the Chicago, Illinois area (outside of Cook, Lake, Will or DuPage Counties) are recognized for their access and inclusion efforts with the National Junior Open Hearts Awards for children and the National Open Hearts Awards for adults.

CHICAGO AREA AWARDS PROGRAM

Call for Nominations

Chicago Area Open Hearts Awards

Chicago Area Junior Open Hearts Awards

Chicago Area Open Hearts and Junior Open Hearts Awards nominations accepted from February 1st to August 1st every year.

Pathways Announces the 2007 Open Hearts Award Winners (PDF)

Pathways Announces the 2006 Open Hearts Award Winners (PDF)

List of Previous Open Hearts Awards Winning Congregations

NATIONAL AWARD PROGRAM

Call For National Open Hearts Awards Nominations

National Open Hearts Awards

National Junior Open Hearts Awards

National Open Hearts Award nominations accepted from February 1st to August 1st each year.

List of Previous National Junior Open Hearts Awards Winning Congregations

View a Previous National Junior Open Hearts Award Winning Entry (PDF)

Junior Open Hearts Award Entry