The Lambeth Awards are awarded by the Archbishop of Canterbury. In addition to the Lambeth degrees, there are a number of non-academic awards. Before 2016, these awards consisted of the Lambeth Cross, the Canterbury Cross, and the Cross of St Augustine. In 2016, these awards were expanded with six new awards named after previous Archbishops of Canterbury.[1][2]
The Archbishop of Canterbury's Award for Outstanding Service to the Anglican Communion is the highest award within the Anglican Communion. It is a very rare honour and has only been awarded twice.
Cross of St Augustine for Services to the Anglican Communion
The Cross of St Augustine was created in 1965 by Archbishop Michael Ramsey. It is the second highest award of the Anglican Communion and has three grades - bronze, silver and gold.
Lambeth Cross for Ecumenism
The Lambeth Cross for Ecumenism was originally created in 1940. It is awarded "to those who have made an outstanding contribution to ecumenical work in support of the Church of England or to those who have made exceptional contributions to relations between the faiths".[2]
Anba Angaelos, "for his contributions to ecumenical and interfaith engagement and his tireless commitment to peace and reconciliation"[4][5]
Gregorios Theocharous, "for his contributions to Church relations, the integration and education of the Greek community in Great Britain and the promotion of respect between communities"[5]
Simon Stephens, " for his significant contribution to ecumenism, especially with the Eastern Orthodox Churches"[5]
Agnes Abuom, "for her exceptional contribution to the Ecumenical Movement, for her work with the World Council of Churches and currently its Moderator"
John Glass, "for leading the Elim Pentecostal Church into new ecumenical relationships and for his commitment to Christian unity in evangelism"
Peter Howdle, "for his outstanding contribution to Anglican-Methodist relations"
Antje Jackelén, "for her services to ecumenism - especially her leadership in addressing human, theological and social issues in partnership and dialogue"
Kallistos Ware, "for his outstanding contribution to Anglican-Orthodox theological dialogue"
Aidan Harker, "For his wholehearted, wide-ranging and sustained commitment to ecumenism"
Bruce Kent and Valerie Flessati, "For exceptional, tireless and lifelong dedication to the Christian ecumenical search for peace, both individually and together."
2022
No awards.
Canterbury Cross for Services to the Church of England
The Canterbury Cross for Services to the Church of England is awarded for "outstanding service to the Church of England".[2]
List of recipients
2016
Peter Beesley, "for his contribution to the practical application of ecclesiastical, property and charity law throughout and beyond the Church of England over a period of approximately 40 years"[4][5]
Philip Giddings, "for sustained excellence in voluntary service to the Church"[5]
Sarah Horsman, "for her contribution to the alleviation of clergy stress"[5]
Carl Lee, "for his contribution to the alleviation of clergy stress"[5]
Bob Mackintosh, "for his contribution to leadership development in the Church of England"[4][5]
Peter Bruinvels, "for sustained and outstanding work in support of the Church of England"
Paul Dillingham, "for sustained and outstanding service to the Anglican Church in Finland"
Sir William Fittall, "for his outstanding and sustained contribution to the Church of England and to the Archbishops' Council in particular"
Jane Kennedy, "for outstanding conservation work, including supervision of major projects, at Ely Cathedral, Newcastle Cathedral and Christ Church, Oxford"[9]
George Lings, "for leading significant research into church growth and planting which has had a long lasting effect on dioceses across the Church of England"
Sir John Mummery, "for his outstanding contribution in the fields of clergy discipline and ecclesiastical law"
John Rees, "for services to the Church of England as both a lawyer and a priest"[10]
Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, "for his outstanding contribution as First Estates Commissioner of the Church of England"
The Dunstan Award for Prayer and the Religious Life is named after St Dunstan (Archbishop of Canterbury in the 10th century). It is awarded for "outstanding contributions to the renewal of Prayer and the Religious Life".[2]
Adrian Chatfield, "for outstanding contributions to prayer and spiritual formation through the work of the Simeon Centre at Ridley Hall, Cambridge"
Abbot Stuart Burns OSB, "for his outstanding contribution both to the Burford Community and its move to Mucknell Abbey and his wider involvement nationally in developing and supporting Fresh Expressions of the Religious Life"
Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation
The Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation is named after Hubert Walter (Archbishop of Canterbury from 1193 to 1205). It is awarded for "an outstanding contribution in the areas of reconciliation and interfaith cooperation".[2]
Samuel Azariah, "for outstanding dedication to supporting and strengthening the work of women and young people in the Church of Pakistan, and for fostering ecumenical relations among Christians in Pakistan"[6]
Jane Clements, "for her outstanding contribution to Christian-Jewish understanding and, especially, her leadership of the Council of Christians and Jews"[10]
Bill Musk, "for his contributions to the understanding of Islam for non-Muslims, through his outstanding five books on Islam and his many articles on the subject"[6]
Paride Taban, "for his contribution to reconciliation and interfaith cooperation in Southern Sudan"[6]
Jocelyn Armstrong, "for her outstanding contribution to interfaith relations in New Zealand"
Rev. Canon Paul-Gordon Chandler, "for his distinct and exceptional contribution in using the arts for interreligious peacebuilding around the world"
Abdul Muquaddas Choudhuri, "for outstanding work in the area of Interfaith Cooperation"
Jan Pike, "for her outstanding commitment and contribution to grass roots inter-faith and cross-cultural work"
The Reverend Canon Stephen Williams, "for an outstanding contribution and commitment to building relationships between Christians and Jews in Manchester"
Alphege Award for Evangelism and Witness
The Alphege Award for Evangelism and Witness is named after St Alphege (Archbishop of Canterbury in the 11th century). It is awarded for evangelism and witness.[2]
The Revd Omid Moludy, "for the outstanding role that he has played in evangelism and discipleship amongst ethnically diverse communities"[16]
Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship
The Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship is named after Lanfranc (Archbishop of Canterbury in the 11th century). It is awarded for education and scholarship.[2]
Zoë Bennett, "for her outstanding contribution to theological education in East Anglia and beyond"
Jeremy Morris, "for outstanding contributions as a teacher, scholar, and nurturer of the desire to learn, which have influenced the next generation of ordinands and enhanced the Church of England's self-understanding"
Haifa Najjar, "for her outstanding contribution to education in Jordan and her exemplary leading role in Jordanian society as a Christian woman"
Colin Podmore, "for services to education and scholarship in support of the Church of England and the wider Church"
Lydia Muthoni Mwaniki, "For her prayerful, post-colonial interpretation of the New Testament, astute advocacy of gender justice, and articulate joy in Christ, which have influenced church leaders and the education and hope of innumerable women throughout Africa"
Anthony G. Reddie, "For his exceptional and sustained contribution to Black Theology in Britain and beyond."
John Swinton, "For his outstanding contribution to practical theology, particularly in the area of disability."
Langton Award for Community Service
The Langton Award for Community Service is named after Stephen Langton (Archbishop of Canterbury in the 13th century). It is awarded "for outstanding contribution to the community in accordance with the Church's teaching".[2]
Joan Ashton, "for outstanding work for the Community of Rotherham General Hospital as Coordinator of Chaplaincy work"
Frank Field, "for sustained and outstanding commitment to social welfare"
Suhaila Tarazi, "for outstanding service to the community in one of the poorest and most neglected corners of the world, overseeing with a calm grace, the provision of vital medical services at the Al Ahli Arab Hospital, Gaza"
Cranmer Award for Worship
The Cranmer Award for Worship is named after Thomas Cranmer (Archbishop of Canterbury from 1533 to 1555). It is awarded for "outstanding contributions to all aspects of worship in the Church, including both words and music".[2]
Kerry Beaumont, "For outstanding service to music and worship at the cathedrals of St Davids, Ripon and Coventry, with particular reference at Coventry to outreach, recruitment and nurture of boy and girl choristers to create a cathedral choir with diversity at its heart."
Rupert Lang, "For more than forty years as an outstanding organist and choir director, Rupert Lang’s innovative and beautiful compositions have enhanced the liturgy and mission of the Church and extended the reach of Canadian liturgical music to secular audiences around the world"
Andrew Earis, "For extraordinary musical ministry during the pandemic, supporting the Church of England by sourcing and recording music for the weekly online services every week and curating selections of music suitable for use in local parishes’ live or online services."
Geraldine Latty, "For her significant contribution to music in Christian worship, as a singer-songwriter, worship leader, choir director, teacher and recording artist."