At the November 2024 Cologne Retreat, EUU president Karen Kyker and secretary Bonnie Friedmann announced the appreciation awards for 2023. The tenets of notable contributions to EUU  are Visibility, Fun, Project satisfaction, and Recognition.Thanks to president-emeritus Carolyn Burlingame-Goff for starting this lovely tradition. And thank you to everyone for contributing to nurturing our community in so many ways!

Founder’s Award: Peter Jarrett, for his long work on the Nominating Committee, as Treasurer, President, Pledge Drive Coordinator, Repeat Retreat Organizer, on the Social Action Committee, and on the Coordinating Council.

Into the Breach Award: Matt Gilsenan, for stepping up at a moment’s notice to take care of immediately necessary work on our EUU website and electronic communications network.

Consider It Done: Derek Suchard, for stepping up to organize the Cologne retreat and putting together an amazing team and a wonderful program.

Unsung Hero: Natalie Ceperley, for starting and sustaining the emerging fellowship in Bern, a small but mighty group that does much together and in their broader community.

Unsung Hero: Janie Spencer, for years of commitment and giving to the Religious Exploration (RE) program at our retreats.

All For One, One For All: Eva Kortekaas, for her international work and work on the Safe Communities Statement for EUU and her leadership in NUUF.

Imagine It!: Stephanie Couitt, for leading the creation of, and hosting, the December 2023 Young Adults “UUbies” gathering in Paris, and for enthusiastic participation and creative contributions at retreats.