State Deputy Award
The Knights of Columbus State Deputy Award is a prestigious honor, often considered the highest state-level council award, that recognizes councils for outstanding achievement in membership growth and service programs, which include faith, family, community, and life projects.
The specific criteria and name of the award can vary slightly by state, but the core purpose remains the same: to acknowledge councils that "go above and beyond" in fulfilling the order's mission.
Key aspects of the State Deputy Award:
- Excellence in programs: Councils must demonstrate strong performance in implementing a wide range of programs in the four service areas: faith, family, community, and life.
- Membership and insurance goals: Achieving significant membership growth and meeting insurance quotas are critical components for earning this award.
- State-specific criteria: While the general principles are consistent, each state council defines its specific requirements, which may include a certain number of mandatory and elective programs to be completed each year.
- Recognition: Awards are presented by the State Deputy to councils that have excelled in meeting these criteria.
2025-2026 Award Criteria
KCLS | July 19, 2025
At least two (2) Council members must attend. (Requested members: Grand Knight, Membership Director, Program Director, and Financial Secretary)
FORM 185 | September 1, 2025
Submit Officers (Form 185) to Supreme.
GRAND KNIGHTS DAY | January 24, 2026
At least two (2) Council members must attend. (Requested members: Grand Knight, Membership Director, Program Director, and Financial Secretary)
SPECIAL OLYMPICS | January 31, 2026
Submit Special Olympics (Form 10784) to Supreme reflecting a donation or volunteer hours of any size or amount. (Donations and volunteer hours for calendar year 2025)
CYLA | February 7, 2026
Submit at least one (1) application to the State at cyla@LousianaKC.org.
CONVENTION | May 2, 2026
At least one (1) voting delegate from your Council must attend.
SEMINARY MISSION FUND | May 2, 2026
A minimum of fifty (50) tickets ($500) must be sold.
BISHOP GRECO FUND | June 15, 2026
A minimum donation of $100 must be made to the Bishop Greco Fund.
CPID | June 15, 2026
A minimum donation of $100 must be made to St. Mary’s Residential Training School and reported using the CPID Form found on LouisianaKC.org.
FRATERNAL ACTIVITY | June 15, 2026
At least one (1) member of the Council must participate in one (1) of the following State-sponsored events: Diocesan Gumbo Cook-Off, State Golf Tournament, State Bowling Tournament, State Retreat, State Cornhole Tournament, or State Horseshoe Tournament.
MEMBERSHIP | June 15, 2026
Meet 50% of Supreme's quota.
YEP | June 15, 2026
Donate 100% of the Council’s Youth Expansion Program (YEP) quota.
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