 He currently focuses his time and energies on staff development, communication with and involvement of the board of directors, financial stability, as well as outreach to existing and prospective partners and donors.In honor of his life work, The National Peace Corps Association selected Dr. Finnell to receive the 2006 Sargent Shriver Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Service.In 2008, Dr. Finnell received a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa degree from Manchester College.