About the CIMA Award

“Don’t lose time worrying about the darkness; turn on some light!”
- Blessed James Alberione, SSP ( 1884-1971)

“And God said,
‘Let there be light.’”

The very first medium in the world was light. CIMA’s new award reflects the light of God’s enduring love for humanity, indeed all creation, as demonstrated by the storytellers and stories this award recognizes.

Its flawless equilateral triangular design suggests the constant nature of the Triune God in a turning world. The hand-polished optic crystal material both reflects and refracts ambient light, allowing that transparency which enables us to see possibilities beyond and to be seen in our daily reality. The beveled angles of the uneven cuts create a prism that colors our world with the full spectrum of character and feeling.

The laser etching in this art glass award is in deep burgundy, CIMA’s trademark color, and a link to our history.