Distinguished Companion Award
During the 160th Grand Chapter Convocation, the Grand Chapter Officers presented a proposal to honor a Companion or Companions, who were deserving of recognition for their commitment and dedication to their respective Chapters. The proposal was accepted by the voting delegates and the Distinguished Companion Awards were ordered. The Distinguished Companion Award is a medal in the shape of a keystone suspended on a red ribbon. A triple tau is displayed in the center and the words “Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons - State of Indiana” surrounding the triple tau. The words Distinguished Companion is on the bottom of the keystone. The Companion’s name will be inscribed on a plate above the red ribbon. The cost of this beautiful award is $50.00 and the awards are in limited supply.
Award Recipients
2025 Recipient
- Donald Sipe, New Albany Chapter No. 17
2024 Recipient
- Brian Hooten, Greenfield Chapter #96
- Eric Anderson PHP/Secretary, Anderson Chapter No. 52
2023 Recipient
- Jim Catania, Westside #138
- Christopher Bentlage PHP - Joshua Chapter No. 158
- Dion Diakis, LaPorte #15
- William “Bill” Franks, LaPorte #15
- Dennis A. Schreader, Sr., Evansville #12
2021 Recipient
- William Bill Short - Indianapolis Chapter No. 5
2019 Recipient
- Philip Whisner PGC - Greenfield Chapter No. 96
2018 Recipient
- Graig A. Huber, Prather #157
2017 Recipient
- Chris Steel- Greenfield Chapter No. 96
2016 Recipient
- David G. Kirschman #157
2015 Recipients
- Tracy L. Hutton, Prather #157
- PGHP Steven Maxwell, Huntington #27
2014 Recipients
- Mark C. Lewis #157
2013 Recipients
- James H. Fairchild, Middletown #143
- Timothy Brinkmeyer GCOH
- Mitchell H. Rohrbaugh, Prather #157
2012 Recipients
- Jason R. Greth #157
2011 Recipients
2010 Recipients
- Kevin J. Scott #157
2009 Recipients
2008 Recipients
2007 Recipients
- Jaye E. Blazier #157
- Thomas W. Harper #157
- William S. Schulke #157
- Michael J. Smith #157
2006 Recipients
- Brian C. Lewis #157
- Jerald L. Miller #157
- Michael A. Moxley #157
- Carson C. Smith #157
- Joe A. Smith #157
2005 Recipients
2001 Recipients
- David Willoughby- West Side Chapter No. 138
1990 Recipients
- Lloyd E. Atterson Sr., PGHP 2001/2002
- Awards
- Curtis Mahler Gavel
- David Widmoyer Service Award
- Distinguished Companion
- Distinguished Service Medal in Bronze
- Distinguished Service Medal in Gold
- Distinguished Service Medal in Silver
- Ephraim Kirby Recipients
- High Priest of the Year
- James B. Wall Keystone
- John A Wallace Keystone
- Membership Growth Achievement Award
- Milford Anness Keystone
- Miscellaneous Awards
- Order of the Purple Cross
- Ritualist
- Secretary of the Year
- S.T.A.R Award Recipients
- Sweet Heart Award
- Veteran’s Service Medal