Grand Chapter Awards

GGCRAMI Distinguished Service Medal

Bronze

This annual award honors Companions who exemplify exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment, and steadfast resolve. It recognizes those who dedicate their time and efforts to uphold the sacred bond of their word, conduct themselves with honor in all actions and deeds, and demonstrate enduring faithfulness to the tenets of Royal Arch Masonry.

Eligibility is reserved for Companions who are not currently serving as an elected Officer of a Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and who have not attained the distinguished title of Past Grand High Priest.

NAMEYEAR
George M. Coleman2007
Hersel C Stroud2008
Willie E Millsaps2009
Robert L. Jackson2010
James Morehead2011
C. James Graham2012
James F. Cates2013
Angelo G. Coppola2014
Walter C. Barnhart2015
Charles H. Ferguson2016
Paul H. Craig2017
Silas M. Wilson2018
Ronald Tucker2019
Thomas A. Flowers2022
Frank Kish2023
Wm. Paul Wilson2024
Joshua A. Bryan2025

GGCRAMI Distinguished Service Medal

Silver

Awarded on a triennial basis, with one recipient selected from each Royal Arch Region, along with four at-large honorees.

This distinguished recognition honors Companions who have demonstrated continuous service, outstanding initiative, and faithful dedication to the advancement of Royal Arch Masonry, reflecting the highest traditions of this ancient and noble Craft.

All Royal Arch Masons in good standing are eligible for consideration, with the exception of those currently serving as elected or appointed Officers of a Grand Chapter.

NAMEYEAR
Glenn E. Ward1978
Rolan E. Darrow1987
Burton E. Ravellette, Jr.1996
Ronald Hedge2002
Dick E. Browning2023

GGCRAMI Distinguished Service Medal

Gold

Awarded on a triennial basis to one or more individuals in recognition of exceptional and demonstrative service in public service, the arts and sciences, and/or business achievement that brings substantial benefit to Capitular Masonry.

Recipients are not required to be members of any Masonic fraternal organization, however, when the award recognizes service specifically to the Craft, the recipient must be a Royal Arch Mason in good standing.

NAMEYEAR
Chester H. Lauck1972
C. James Graham2023
John Dan Kemp2023