2025 Service Award Recipients 

Every year, we celebrate the dedication, leadership, and impact of our members at the ACPE Annual Conference. We are proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 Service Awards, who will be honored at the Chair’s Banquet.

• Distinguished Service Award: Rev. Rodney W. Seeger
• Helen Flanders Dunbar Award: Alexander (Lex) Tartaglia
• Inspiration Award: Rev. Dr. Betty White, BCC
• Emerging Leader Award: O’Donovan Yarde, MDiv. APC-BCC
• Champion for Spiritual Care Award: Mike Mullender, PhD, BCC

These awards reflect the many ways our members contribute to the field, support one another, and shape the future of spiritual care education.

We will also recognize the following newly designated Emeritus Educators during the Opening Commencement Ceremony:

• Rev. Mary Martha Thiel

Join us in celebrating these individuals and their significant contributions to ACPE and the wider community.