![Harold Shank Harold Shank (Network 1:27 National Spokesperson) begins the conference with a message at the opening banquet.](https://www.network127.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Harold-banquet-scaled.jpg)
Harold Shank (Network 1:27 National Spokesperson) begins the conference with a message at the opening banquet.
![Nick Mears Nick Mears (Mountain States Children's Home) receives the Timothy Award. This award goes to someone less than 40 years old who is in Christian Childcare and has made a significant impact.](https://www.network127.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Nick-Mears.png)
Nick Mears (Mountain States Children’s Home) receives the Timothy Award. This award goes to someone less than 40 years old who is in Christian Childcare and has made a significant impact.
![Marilyn Willis Marilyn Willis (Christian Homes and Family Services) receives the One Person Can Make A Difference Award. This award goes to a person who has had outstanding service and worked closely with an agency.](https://www.network127.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Marilyn-Willis.png)
Marilyn Willis (Christian Homes and Family Services) receives the One Person Can Make A Difference Award. This award goes to a person who has had outstanding service and worked closely with an agency.
![Terry Owens Terry Owens (Westview Boys' Home) receives the Distinguished Service Award. This award goes to a leader in the field who has served more than twenty years.](https://www.network127.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Terry-Owens.png)
Terry Owens (Westview Boys’ Home) receives the Distinguished Service Award. This award goes to a leader in the field who has served more than twenty years.