The Senate of Puerto Rico recognized Chaplain Ismael Ponce with a special award for his many years of service in the State Police Chaplain Program. Chaplain Ponce received the award at a Puerto Rico State Police Encounter of Police Chaplains.

For many years Chaplain Ponce has been a leader in the Church of God Community Service Chaplaincy program. He has been on the front lines of response to multiple natural disasters suffered by the people of Puerto Rico. He has been instrumental in training hundreds of Community Service Chaplains in Puerto Rico and neighboring countries.

This special recognition the Puerto Rico Senate bestowed on Chaplain Ponce for his years of dedication and commitment to serving as a Coordinator of Chaplains Program for the State Police is an indicator of the positive impact he has had across all of Puerto Rico. The Church of God Chaplains Commission joins with the Senate of Puerto Rico to commend Chaplain Ponce for the Concern, Compassion, and Care he has demonstrated as a Church of God Chaplain.