AWARDS getting started with awana awards You’ve seen awards throughout this catalog, and perhaps you’re wondering why awards are important and how you’re supposed to use them. They have been a key part of the effectiveness of Awana Clubs for many years. Awards motivate and celebrate kids and students as they learn throughout the year by encouraging both short-term and long-term spiritual growth. so, how do awards work? 1. Through-the-Year: Uniform Awards (Cubbies, Sparks, T&T) • Build Faithfulness: Weekly or monthly awards encourage attendance, Scripture memorization and time in God’s Word. • Mark Milestones: Celebrate progress and show kids where they’ve been— and where they’re going. • Encourage Kids: Award stickers, emblems and pins for completing handbook sections, activities, reviews, extra credit books and more! 2. End-of-Year: Book Finisher Awards & Special Awards (Puggles – Journey) • Celebrate Growth: End-of-year awards remind kids of the discipleship journey they’ve traveled all year. • Cultivate Memories: Awards help kids remember encouraging leaders, verses learned and biblical truths hidden in their hearts. • Reward Achievement: Recognize completion of individual handbooks or multiple handbooks over the years. 86
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