Tommie and Melinda Briggs of St. Edward Parish in Fulton were 2025 recipients of the Diocese of Owensboro’s Sophia Award. COURTESY OF SUSIE FENWICK
St. Edward parishioners honored with 2025 Sophia Awards
BY SUSIE FENWICK, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC
Tommie and Melinda Briggs of St. Edward Parish in Fulton were 2025 recipients of the Diocese of Owensboro’s Sophia Award. Sophia Awards are bestowed upon individuals at least 65 years old, who received the highest number of nominations in their parish for this recognition, and who embrace and lead lives of stewardship by giving of their time, talent and treasure.
Tommie and Melinda willingly, unselfishly, and consistently give of their time treasures and talent to serve their parish family and their community.
Tommie is in charge of the grounds and maintenance committee, spending countless hours on the upkeep of the church, social hall, and grounds. He also serves on the pastoral council.
Melinda is on the finance council and is willing to lend a hand in whatever capacity is needed. Both extend the gift of hospitality as a part of a core group of parishioners who furnish and serve refreshments after Mass each Sunday morning.
To learn more about the Sophia Awards, contact Valeria Vessels, director of stewardship and development, at [email protected].
WKC staff contributed to this report.
Originally printed in the October 2025 issue of The Western Kentucky Catholic.
