Greetings Brethren,

I am excited to announce the dates of sessions to participate in Grand Lodge Ritual Excellence Award.

You’re not aware of the award, it is a Grand Lodge award given in three tiers: bronze, silver, and gold. You earn it by displaying ritual proficiency and earning points on specified sections of our ritual. 

Earned awards are given at our Grand Lodge sessions, which you may proudly display as proof of your labor and skill in learning and performing our beautiful work!

Scores are based on a mixture of word accuracy and the more subtle aspects of performance.

You do not have to be a current or past Lodge officer; any New Hampshire Mason is welcome to participate

To learn more, please review the attached information packet which contains the grading criteria as well as the sections eligible to receive points.

There is no expiration on points, and no specific timeline required in which to earn the award.

We have the following dates scheduled to participate in the program and display your ritual proficiency. You may attend any, some, or all of these events. 

Ritual Excellence Award Sessions

(all start at 7:00pm; dress is casual)

Wed, 9/23 – Milford (Benevolent)
Thu, 10/22 – Nashua (Ancient York & Rising Sun)
Tues, 11/17 – Franklin (Meridian)
Tuesday, 12/16 – Raymond (Tucker) – Cancelled
Tuesday, 1/19 – Claremont (Hiram) – Cancelled
Thursday, 2/25 – Concord (Blazing Star-Eureka) – Cancelled
Tuesday, 3/30 – Penacook (Horace Chase)
Thursday, 4/22 – Exeter (Star In the East)  

If you wish to participate or have any questions, please contact me at [email protected]. 

You may see all of the criteria for the program, including the parts that can be scored, at https://www.nhgrandlodge.org/nhgrandlodge/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Ritual-Award-Information-Packet-1.pdf.