Levi was awarded "The
Person of the Year 2009" by the Chin Community of Burma, U.S.A., a non-profit organization in U.S.A.
The Chin
community in U.S.A gathered in Indianapolis on 5
& 6 September 2009. Chin Community of
U.S.A has celebrated the Chin New Year annually in September, with different city serving as host on a
rotation basis.
Chin Dance 2009
During
this
gathering, Chin people from various state would
come and gather together and dance Chin traditional dances, play game such as soccer, volleyball, choir, selecting Miss Chin Community, poem recital,
bible verses
memory and tug of war.
The award was given
as surprised gift on the day of celebration. Levi went back to Myanmar to
renovate Yangon Children Hospital and traveled to remote area in Shan State
during the time the award was given to
her thus she was unable to be
present. She has not attended
in person any award given to her thus far. Special
appreciation to Chin Community of
U.S.A.
In February 2009, Levi was awarded an Honorary Doctorate degree in Humane Letter in honor of her relief and rebuilding works in Myanmar and also in honor of her vision, her sacrifices, and her love for her nation.
This award was conferred by the Union Biblical Seminary in conjunction with the Asbury Theological Seminary. The convocation ceremony was held in Myanmar on February 28, 2009 at International Business Center (IBC).
Reverend Richard Stevenson, an alumni of Asbury Theological Seminary, also a dear friend of ours received this award on our behalf. Reverend Richard Stevenson was also the keynote speaker for the convocation ceremony. We appreciate the Board of Trustees of Union Biblical Seminary for conferring this award to Levi.
Levi did not expect to receive any award from the work she has done. She did it as an expression that flows out from her heart which is rooted in the love of God.
Levi was awarded "The
Outstanding Award 2008" by Chin Community of Burma U.S.A on 30 & 31 August
2008 in Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S.A. The award was given in recognition of her
outstanding achievement in various national and international level
contribution.
During that time,
Levi was in
Myanmar traveling in Irrawaddy Delta region where Cyclone hit hard taking more
than
100,000 lives. Then she went to Chin
State to
assist the poor. It was during that time her daughter was called
home to be with the Lord. She was not able to receive this award in persondue to those
circumstances and only could respond several months later. The
award was sent to her home.
Levi was awarded "The
person of the Year 2007" by the Falam Association of Myanmar in Yangon in
October 2007 during the celebration of Chin New Year festival.
She could not attend
this ceremony due to her presence in U.S.A at that time. The award was presented due to her invaluable
contribution to the Myanmar bible project and many other breakthrough
initiatives she pioneered.
U
Khuang Lian Thang, the father of Levi, received the award on behalf of
Levi in
Yangon, Myanmar.
We
are grateful and appreciate the Falam Association of Myanmar for the recognition
shown to Levi.
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