Spirit of Mary Award Nominee - Anna Mae Hendricks

Anna Mae Hendricks is an Honors student at Cretin-Derham Hall.  She is co-president of the Student Council and participates in People Finding People, Leadership Academy, and Link Crew.  Anna has reached the highest levels in the Girl Scouts organization, receiving the Gold Award, Silver Award, and being selected to attend Girl Scouts Survival Camp.   She is captain of the basketball team and also participates in volleyball, trap shooting and ultimate Frisbee.  Anna has worked as a basketball evaluator for St. Paul Traveling Basketball, as a summer nanny, and as a Personal Care Assistant for people with disabilities.  She volunteers at Nativity as a Eucharistic Minister, through Highland Friendship Club, and she leads Brownie troops.

Anna Mae is confident enough to go against the norm and stand up for what is right.  She challenges others to put forth their best effort every day.  Her presence is a constant reminder to treat everyone as I would like to be treated, and to put the needs of others before myself.

-

Each year the NCCW recognizes an outstanding young woman with the Spirit of Mary Award. The award winner must have demonstrated acts of faith, humility, generosity, and kindness through her school, parish, and community involvement. Female parishioners who are currently seniors in high school may apply or may be nominated. The award is a cash prize of $500, with $100 designated to the winner’s charity of choice.