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Fr. John Catoir
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"Fr. John Catoir Social Media
Evangelization Award"  (Est. 2017)
The Fr. John Catoir Social Media Evangelization Award
was officially founded and announced in 2017 by the Catholic
Press Association. Fr. Catoir hoped to promote evangelization
using social media -- "to make Jesus known and loved."

The first awards were presented in 2017 at the Catholic Media
Conference Awards Banquet held in Quebec, Canada, with
subsequent winners receiving recognition at the conference
banquets each year.

The purpose of this award is to recognize the positive
impact of a Social Media campaign to make Jesus known
and loved. The award attempts to recognize the very
"Best Example of Evangelization Using Social Media
Platforms."

The criteria for measuring the success of the campaign is two
tiered. First and most important is the ability to achieve the
desired outcomes shown by the response and reactions of
those receiving the message. Second is the quality of
production and style of writing in delivering the message.

AWARD: The First Place Winner receives a certificate and
cash award of $300 to help underwrite the cost of
technology in developing and or continuing their various
evangelization efforts. The judging panel is given the option
of also recognizing a Second Place and/or an Honorable
Mention Award for outstanding efforts. Each of these also
receives a certificate.
VARIOUS ARTICLES:
AWARD WINNERS -- CLICK LINKS BELOW TO VIEW  
WEBSITES, VIDEOS & SUMMARY PAGES
2020 WINNERS
2019 WINNER
2017 WINNERS
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award
FIRST PLACE - Diocese of Syracuse (NY)
Nicole Ossevort - "Pray, Fast, Give" Campaign
CLICK HERE for Website & Videos:
VIDEO: Example, Week #2
VIDEO: Example, Week #5

DOCS: "Pray, Fast, Give" - Facebook
FIRST PLACE - Diocese of Syracuse (NY)
Nicole Ossevort - "Year of the Family" Campaign
CLICK HERE for Website & Videos:
DOCS: "Year of the Family"

VIDEO: "Father's Day Reflection" with Bishop
Cunningham  (sample from Facebook)
FIRST PLACE - Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Tamara Long-Garcia - Angelus News - "Marian
Memorial" Campaign - Marian Tapestry
CLICK HERE for:
DOCS - Marian Memorial Campaign Info Sheets

VIDEO - 1st Marian Memorial Mass at Cathedral (Full)
Second Place - Diocese of Camden (NJ)
Mary McCusker - "Share the Journey" - FB, Web, Video
CLICK to view VIDEO:
VIDEO:  "Share the Journey" - Catholic Charities
HONORABLE MENTION - Diocese of Nashville (TN)
Rick Musacchio - "Three Minute Theology"
CLICL HERE for Information & Video:
VIDEO: Example Video - "A Vacant See"

DOCS:  "Three Minute Theology"
ABOUT THE AWARD
2018 WINNERS
SECOND PLACE - Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee (FL)
Sharmane Adams – “The Eucharist” – Facebook, other social
media, Video. CLICK HERE: Bishop Bill Wack, "Eucharist"
Video #1 in the series.

HONORABLE MENTION – Diocese of Peoria (IL)
Tom Dermody – The Catholic Post – Facebook, social media,
video of original song. CLICK HERE:  “Like Shepherds to
the Stable” – comparing the coming of Jesus at Christmas
and the real presence in the Eucharist.
THANK YOU VIDEO 2020
Winner Bridget O'Boyle
CLICK HERE TO VIEW
Bridget O'Boyles
"Thank You."
2020 WINNER UTILIZED
INSTAGRAM VIDEOS
and GRAPHICS.
CLICK HERE to VIEW
MORE SAMPLES
2021 WINNERS
FIRST PLACE - Catholic Health Association/USA
Nick Osterholt, "Love Thy Neighbor" Campaign

Campaign included videos, Scripture references,
encouraged people to wear masks, help neighbors,
and show compassion during the COVID Pandemic to
show "Love of Neighbor." .
                        CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE LINK.
                        CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE VIDEO.

Honorable Mentioned -  Diocese of Owensboro, KY
Laura Rigsby, "How Can We Pray for You" and
"Easter Lights" Campaign.
                        CLICK HERE FOR FACEBOOK Sample 1
                        CLICK HERE FOR FACEBOOK Sample 2
First Place - 2021
Nick Osterholt
Catholic Health Association