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Heart of Gold Award
The Heart of Gold Award is the highest honor presented by Love Heals Youth at the annual Power of Love Gala. This distinguished award recognizes an individual whose life reflects extraordinary service, unwavering sacrifice, and a steadfast commitment to improving the lives of children and young adults impacted by foster care.
Recipients are selected for their exceptional generosity, compassionate leadership, and enduring dedication to serving others. Through their actions, they have become a guiding light—bringing hope where there was despair, love where there was loneliness, and healing where there was hurt.
Engraved on each award are the words:
"As a guiding light to service and sacrifice, we are eternally grateful for your devotion, generosity, and NEVER ENDING LOVE."
These words embody the spirit of every Heart of Gold recipient. Their legacy is measured not by recognition, but by the countless lives they have touched through selfless acts of kindness and unwavering faithfulness.
At Love Heals Youth, we believe that when one person chooses to love without limits, generations can be changed. The Heart of Gold Award celebrates those remarkable individuals whose compassion continues to inspire our mission and reminds us all that through LOVE, we HEAL.
Recipients
2023: Joe Haliti
2024: Jerry & Brenda Smith
2025: Representative Steve Toth
2026: Commissioner Robert Walker
2027: Announcement at the Gala
Freeman Faith in action Award
"Breaking Bread. Building Faith. Changing Lives."
The Freeman Faith in Action Award honors a church, faith partner, or individual whose faith is demonstrated through selfless service to children and young adults impacted by foster care.
Named in memory of Steve Freeman, this award recognizes his legacy of humble leadership, unwavering faith, and servant-hearted compassion. Through his work with the First Methodist Conroe Cookers, Steve faithfully served Love Heals Youth, always willing to give his time, talents, and heart without seeking recognition.
Recipients of this award embody Steve's example by living out Christ's love through hospitality, generosity, and faithful service. Their actions remind us that even the simplest acts of kindness can leave an eternal impact.
"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it."
Hebrews 13:2
Recipients
2027: Announcement at the Gala
Counselor of the Year Award
The Counselor of the Year Award recognizes a counselor whose compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment have brought hope and healing to children and young adults impacted by foster care. Through their service, they shine the light of Christ into difficult moments, helping others find strength, healing, and hope.
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."
John 1:5
Thank you for being the light that brightens the day.
Recipients
2024: Victoria Pentecost
2025: Christopher Walker
2026: Christa Bednarek
2027: Announcement at the Gala
Volunteer of the Year Award
Every great mission is built by people willing to quietly serve others. The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes an individual whose generosity, reliability, and servant's heart have made a meaningful difference in the lives of foster youth and in the Love Heals Youth family.
"Serve one another in love."
Galatians 5:13
Recipients
2025: Jacki Burns
2026: Announcement at the Concert
Shining star award
The Shining Light Award recognizes a foster youth who consistently demonstrates outstanding character, leadership, kindness, resilience, and a positive influence within their group home family. Each year, facility staff nominate one exceptional youth who exemplifies these qualities. From these outstanding nominees, Love Heals Youth selects one recipient whose actions have inspired others and reflected the values of compassion, integrity, and servant leadership.
"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5:16
Recipients
2026: Announcement at the Concert
Kingdom Kid Crew Medals
The Kingdom Kid Crew recognizes foster youth who choose to serve others through volunteering with Love Heals Youth. Each youth volunteer is presented with a commemorative medal in recognition of their commitment to serving with compassion, integrity, and a willing heart. As members of the Kingdom Kid Crew, these young leaders discover that one of the greatest ways to grow is by making a difference in the lives of others.
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace."
1 Peter 4:10