FCM HISTORY
The Anthony Soto Award
Father Dr. Anthony Soto (1921-1996) was a friar and pastor, scholar and field worker, dreamer and organizer, idealist and activist, husband and father, and a longtime member of FCM.
The Anthony Soto Award is given each year to an FCM member who exemplifies his spirit and vision. The recipient is selected by a committee of FCM members.
Father Soto founded an innovative job training program and was a leading figure in the struggle of Mexican-Americans for justice in the workplace.
Father Soto also started a retreat movement emphasizing a leadership that grows out of community. He and his wife Phyllis, were among the founders of the Communidad in San Jose, CA.
| Awardee(s) | Year | Region | |
|---|---|---|---|
Phyllis Soto | 1996 | Pacific (now Southwest) | |
| Mary Catherine Gibson | 1998 | Great Lakes (now Lakes & Plains) | |
| Linda Gonzales | 1999 | Pacific (now Southwest) | |
| Robert Schutzius | 2001 | Mountains & Plains (now South Central) | |
| Fran Pelletier Jean Pelletier | 2002 | Southern (now Southeast) | |
| Joe Ruane Nancy Ruane | 2003 | Northeast | |
| Ed Kalmanek Judy Kalmanek | 2004 | Great Lakes (now Lakes & Plains) | |
| Ann McEntee Jim McEntee | 2005 | Pacific (now Southwest) | |
| Malcolm Nazareth | 2006 | Pacific (now Southwest) | |
| Bishop William Manseau | 2008 | Northeast | |
| Carolyn Horvath Tom Leonhardt | 2009 | Great Lakes (now Lakes & Plains) |  |
| Marita Grudzen Gerry Grudzen | 2010 | Pacific (now South Central) | |
| Carl Hemmer Pat Hemmer | 2011 | Southern (now Southeast) | |
| Paul Nichols Schleitwiler Mary Nichols Schleitwiler | 2012 | Great Lakes (now Lakes & Plains) | |
| Chava Redonnet | 2013 | Northeast | |
| Antoinette Marold | 2014 | Great Lakes (now Lakes & Plains) | |
| Mike Conley Jean Conley | 2016 | Southern (now Mid-Atlantic) |  |
