Grand Master’s Medal of Honor
The Grand Master’s Medal of Honor serves to recognize a member of the Fraternity who has been a Master Mason in good standing for 20 or more years and has shown exemplary service to his Lodge and the Fraternity in that time. Oftentimes, the medal serves as an opportunity to recognize a member who has given himself tirelessly to the Fraternity and has been an integral member in improving the state of the Craft, and yet has never served as Master of his lodge. Each Masonic District is eligible to nominate one member from the Lodges in their district. This is a medal that the Grand Master personally presents to the winner.
Learn more about this award in the Resources section of your Grand View account.
Grand Master’s Award Program
The Grand Master’s Award Program serves to award Lodges that provide their members and communities with a well rounded program of fraternal services, community involvement, and exemplary operations. Based on a point system, the lodge earns points for specific achievements within charity work, fundraising, community engagement, Lodge trainings and inspections, and years of service. The maximum point totals can vary from Lodge to Lodge based on a variety of factors.
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Community Builders Award
The Community Builders Award serves to recognize individuals for their community service efforts within their local area. It is an award of the Lodge rather than the Grand Lodge and illustrates the power that positive recognition can have in promoting the local community. Additionally, the Lodge is encouraged to host a dinner to celebrate the presentation of the Community Builders Award to the honoree, and invite the local media to attend.
Lodges should contact the Grand Secretary’s Office for more information.
Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award
The Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award is a national recognition approved by the Boy Scouts of America and promoted by many Grand Lodges in the United States. The award serves to recognize the recipient’s outstanding service to youth through the Boy Scouts of America. It may be presented to any Master Mason who has made significant contributions to youth through Scouting.
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Major Jonathan Heart Service to Country Award
To commemorate the sacrifices made by all men and women who serve in our nation’s armed forces, The Grand Lodge of Ohio has created the Major Jonathan Heart Service to Country Award. Worshipful Brother Heart was Master of American Union Lodge in 1779. He was also the Worshipful Master when it was reorganized in Marietta, Ohio, in 1790. This exemplary Mason lost his life in the service to his country on November 4, 1791, at St. Clair’s Defeat on the Wabash.
This award may be presented by a Lodge to its members or members of the public who have been honorably discharged or who are currently performing military service. Lodges are encouraged to have a special recognition dinner, during which the certificates are presented.
Learn more about this award in the Resources section of your Grand View account.
Rufus Putnam Award
The Rufus Putnam Award, named after the first elected Grand Master of The Grand Lodge of Ohio, is the highest award given by The Grand Lodge of Ohio. It was established to recognize individuals who have rendered distinguished service in some field of endeavor beneficial to mankind. These can include endeavors in professional, community, literature, business, education, science, industry, or eminent leadership and/or outstanding achievement in the service of Freemasonry. Past recipients have included Senator William Saxby, coach Woody Hayes, astronaut Neil Armstrong, Ohio attorney general Betty Montgomery, and astronaut and senator John Glenn.
Learn more about this award in the Resources section of your Grand View account.
Senior Member Awards
The longstanding service from our members is something that we cherish and value within our organization. The Senior Member Awards serve to recognize 50, 60, 65, 70 and 75 years of service, respectively. These awards are presented by the Grand Lodge. The 25-, 35- and 40-year pins are not presented by the Grand Lodge, but are the gift of the local Lodge, if the Lodge chooses to present the award. Therefore, a Grand Lodge representative is not required for these presentations.
Learn more about this award in the Resources section of your Grand View account.
