Six Concordia alumni recently earned honors for their faithful service in Lutheran education. Five alumni earned awards from the Lutheran Education Association, and one earned an award from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. Both associations honor Lutheran educators each year who are nominated for their outstanding service to Lutheran churches and schools. This year, Concordia alumni were five of the eight educators honored by the LEA.
The honored alumni include: Cletus Pfeiffer – Christus Magister Award; William E. Unverfehrt – Distinguished Lutheran Elementary Administrator Award; Rebecca Bimler – Distinguished Lutheran Early Childhood Administrator Award; Benjamin and Amy Cooper – Distinguished Lutheran Secondary Educator Awards; Josh Heirigs – Outstanding New Director of Christian Education Award.
Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, coeducational university located in Seward, Nebraska, that currently serves more than 2,300 students. Concordia offers more than 70 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in an excellent academic and Christ-centered community that equips men and women for lives of learning, service and leadership in the church and world.
For more information about Concordia University, Nebraska visit cune.edu.