Servant leadership is a philosophy and set of practices that enriches the lives of individuals, builds better organizations, and ultimately creates a more just and caring world.
About the Awards
With the first award given in 2017, the Kris Gill Servant Leadership (KGSL) Award was created to recognize individuals for their exemplary volunteer service in our community. This award was proudly named after its first recipient, Kris Grill. She is a lifelong resident of Morgan County and an employee of Home Bank since 1989, serving primarily in the loan servicing department. Her loyalty and hard work show through in every way in her job. Aside from being a great employee, wife, mother, friend, and daughter, Kris is the definition of a servant leader. She serves first, aspires to lead, puts other’s needs above her own, focuses on the growth and well-being of her community, and goes above and beyond in all areas of her life.
Home Bank will present the annual Kris Gill Servant Leadership Award to an individual on October 1, 2024 at the Brickhouse on Main in Martinsville. A donation will be made to the 501(c)(3) organization(s) of the winner’s choice totaling $7,500.
Nomination Process
- The candidate must meet all .
- The application must be completed by an individual who is nominating another individual for the KGSL award.
- Must include 500-word essay describing the individual being nominated. The nomination form and essay should be typed or legibly printed in blue or black ink. Please include how they represent the 5 Characteristics of a Servant Leader and provide examples of special tasks and projects in which the nominee has been involved. Also include any leadership skills which set the nominee apart from his/her peers and how you have observed, witnessed, or been involved with the nominee.
- Nomination forms and essays must be submitted/delivered together by 5:00 PM on July 31, 2024.
KGSL Award Recipients
| Year | Award Winner | 501(c)(3) Organization(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Kris Gill | American Cancer Society |
| 2018 | John Hurst | Reformers Unanimous |
| 2019 | Penni Risner | St. Thomas More Clinic; readUP/United Way; The Compassionate Friends |
| 2020 | Natalie Underwood | The Alex and Ali Foundation |
| 2021 | Dr. David Imler | Hope Healthcare Services |
| 2022 | Robin McDaniel | YMCA of Morgan County |
| 2023 | Edith Ratliff | Paragon Food Pantry |
| 2024 | Dr. Thomas Kapczynski | WellSpring |
Nomination Deadline
July 31, 2024
Thank you for all the wonderful nominations!
Please review the eligibility requirements below if you're interested in nominating a dedicated volunteer next year!
Questions should be directed to Melissa Phillips at 765-558-3839 or kgsl@homebanksb.com.
“The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. A servant-leader focuses primarily on the growth and well-being of people and the communities to which they belong. While traditional leadership generally involves the accumulation and exercise of power by one at the “top of the pyramid,” servant leadership is different.The servant-leader shares power, puts the needs of others first and helps people develop and perform as highly as possible.”– Robert K. Greenleaf