Dustin Plantholt has been awarded the Maria Auxiliatrice Award, the highest honor conferred by the Diocese of Srikakulam, with the recognition reported by Vatican News.
The award acknowledges individual commitment to supporting faith communities and fostering spiritual growth on a global scale. Dustin received the honor alongside academic and philanthropist Sir Gabriele Pao-Pei Andreoli during a formal conference convened by the Diocese.
Faith Expressed Through Service
The Maria Auxiliatrice Award is rooted in Catholic tradition and emphasizes faith lived through action—service that strengthens communities, supports spiritual development, and transcends borders. Its conferral reflects sustained engagement rather than singular moments, recognizing work carried forward with consistency and care.
From Dustin on Instagram:
“I never expected to see my name in Vatican News, let alone to receive the Maria Auxiliatrice Award—but faith has a way of pulling off the impossible. This is a reminder that love, service, and belief in something greater than yourself can shake the very ground you stand on.
Humbled. Grateful. And maybe a little in awe of the path that led me here.”
