This award is named in honor of the Rev. Oswald Bertram who conceived the idea of Worship for Shut-Ins (the name before Worship Anew) in 1965, when he was pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Toledo, Ohio. He continued the television ministry in Toledo until his death from cancer in 1979. This award recognizes volunteers who serve their Lord by devoting their time, talents and energy in assisting Worship Anew in its ministry. These individuals have provided significant and outstanding contributions by sharing Christ’s love through ministry and media. Recommendations for the award are made to and approved by the board of directors. This award is presented annually.
2007
Rev. Daniel Brege
Dr. Raymond Huebschman
Rev. Richard Koehneke
Mr. Donald Luepke
Dr. Walter A. Maier III
Rev. Paul Shoemaker
Rev. Richard (Kip) Smith
2008
William Goeglein
D. Allen & Helene Bauer
2009
David Wade
Max Myers
2010
John & Brenda Schamber
2011
Susan Till
2012
Aldon Bultemeier
Don & Mary Macke
John Langohr
2013
George Castle
Bill Phillips
2014
Dean & Edith Rodenbeck
David and Beth Myers
2016
Rich Kraus
2017
Brenda Walker
Rosanne Franke
Connie Koch
2024
