This award is presented to a person, group or project which is deemed the president’s personal choice of all the awards presented in 2014, and after the winning entry has received recognition from our judges by unanimous decision.I learned a great deal from reading this book and a new light was ignited inside of me that made me realize that, even though times get rough, my faith will carry me through. Times were rough for this special lady, Major Jean Frese, but she fought back with her entire being and had me cheering for her as she overcame many obstacles…much greater than any I have yet suffered…and she emerged a better person. I love to help people, and this was her calling. I love the Lord and my faith is dear to me…she does, too, and her faith is reflected in everything she has done and continues to do.I have always supported the Salvation Army in any way I was able to. I have read a lot about their programs, but I have never actually become ‘close’ to a member of the group…until now. Reading Called to the Mountains: The Story of Jean L. Frese by Gretchen Griffith, touched my heart right up to the end…. Jean’s last words in this book are, “Thank you Lord for bringing me to the mountains.” My last words are, “Thank you Lord for bringing us Jean Frese and allowing her to touch so many lives, more than she would ever imagine; and thank you for gifting Gretchen Griffith with such talent that she can chronicle Major Frese’s life story to this grateful reader.”