Order of the Purple Cross
The Order of the Purple Cross of York, the highest honor of the College, is conferred upon those members of the College who have distinguished themselves by their service to humanity or to the Rite, The recipients are designated Associate Regents of the Sovereign College, and from their ranks are chosen the Regents or active members of that body.
Award Recipients
On August 1st thru August 3rd, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky:
- Frank Eugene Capler from Marvin L. Isley College No. 129
- Eric D. Cress from Corydon College No. 207
- James Leslie Davis from Indiana College No. 55
- James Halden Fairchild from Marvin L. Isley College No. 129
- Howard Allen Farrand from Banks of the Wabash College No. 72
- Donald Lynn Parvin from Sagamore Valley No. 133
- Joseph Henry Villarreal from North West Indiana College No. 73
- Thomas David West, Jr. from Evansville College No. 12
- 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