GRAND LODGE SESSIONS AWARDS PROGRAM
Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. & A. M. Award Criteria
Worshipful Master of the Year
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Quarterly obligations submitted in a timely manner to MWPHGL
Demonstrates good Leadership Skills
Lodge Support District and GL Events and Programs
Serve on District and GL Committees
Established and Maintain Good Working Relationship with OES Chapter
Secretary of the Year:
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Attendance near perfect at meetings
Quarterly obligations submitted in a timely manner to MWPHGL
Reports to WM if going to be absent previous minutes available
Updates roster and provide members changes
Grand Session registration three consecutive years
Master Mason of the Year:
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Regular attendance and participation at meetings, programs and initiations.
Supportive of Lodge fund raisers.
Adheres to PHGL dress code at all times
Conduct in accordance to an PHGL
Grand Session registration for three consecutive years.
Participate with OES Chapter
Acceptance of Masonic responsibilities
Committee work at Lodge, District and Grand Lodge level
Past Master of the Year:
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Continues to attend meetings and other activities
Performance of Masonic ritualistic work.
Mentor and support incoming Worshipful Master
Committed in supporting locally and State wide
Grand Session registration for three consecutive years.
Lodge of the Year:
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Indebtedness paid in a timely manner to PHGL
Involvement in community service
Support PHGL and local Lodges
Adhere to PHGL dress code at all times.
All officers in regular attendance at lodge meetings.
Lodge representation at three consecutive Grand Session
Participation in all scheduled Official GL Obligation Days and District Functions
such as Founders Day, Master Mason Day, Prince Hall, Esther Day, etc.
Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. & A. M. Lifetime Achievement Award Criteria The Lifetime Achievement Award will recognize and promote individuals who have made a
significant contribution to Masonry in the State of Missouri over a sustained period of time.
Eligibility: The Lifetime Achievement Award is The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge
Of Missouri And Its Jurisdiction’s most prestigious award presented to an individual who has:
- 40 years or more of unbroken service
- an established history of distinguished service
- made a lasting contribution at the local lodge, district and Grand Lodge levels
- exhibited leadership and provided inspiration to others in the Craft
- attended at least seven Grand Lodge Sessions
The Lifetime Achievement Award is an individual award in recognition of a person’s
outstanding contributions the masonry. These contributions include knowledge, charity,
leadership, service and professionalism.
Nominees should have:
-made a positive impact on masonry at either local, district or state level
-40 years, or more, of sustained unbroken service
-earned recognition by industry, community, organization, education or employer
-earned the respect of Masonic and professional peers
-demonstrated, over an extended period of time a leadership, commitment and dedication to the
advancement of masonry
demonstrated commitment and service to community
demonstrated personal integrity
Nominees:
Must be a member of a local lodge to be eligible for this award; and
must be a 40 year member in good standing.
Selection of the nominee is made on the basis of the candidate's significant, fundamental
contributions to the masonry (whether in service, leadership, mentorship or other); the lasting
impact of these contributions to the masonry; and the demonstration of a lifetime commitment to
masonry.