The Leadership Conference of Women Religious established the LCWR Outstanding Leadership Award to recognize and honor persons and

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious established the LCWR Outstanding Leadership Award to recognize and honor persons and groups who have significantly contributed to the ministry of leadership and who reflect the LCWR Mission:

The nominees) evidence:

	Commitment and collaboration in the ministry of leadership
	Faithfulness to gospel values and mission
	Creative and innovative leadership in one or more areas
	Significant contribution, as a leader on the national/international level, particularly to women religious congregations in the United States

At the National Assembly, 2003 held in Detroit it seemed obvious to all gathered that the first person to be given this award be Mary Luke Tobin, SL. Twenty two of the past thirty one living Presidents of the Conference were present to honor Sister Mary Luke. Sister Joan Chittister and Sister Theresa Kane read a tribute tracing the events in Mary Luke's most graced life.

It was no surprise to any one that during the sing along Mary Luke got up from her seat and started to dance.

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