43rd Annual
Past State Deputies' Award

To be presented Saturday at the State Convention; Deadline to submit form is Feb. 29.

The "Past State Deputies Award" was instituted in remembrance of, and tribute to all PAST STATE DEPUTIES who have served the Louisiana Jurisdiction, Knights of Columbus. The plaque, presented annually at the State Convention, is 9.5" by 12" in size consisting of a Louisiana Past State Deputy's medallion mounted on a deep-blue velvet matting with an engraved plate as follows:

Nominations for the award will be submitted annually by any Louisiana Knight of Columbus member in good standing, on a standard nomination form. The Advisory Board of Past State Deputies will review all nominations and select the recipient of the "Annual Past State Deputies Award". The Chairman of the Advisory Board shall be the coordinator for this program.

1. Any Louisiana Knight of Columbus member in good standing at the time of the exemplary service. If awarded posthumously, or at some length of time after the exemplary service, nominee must have been in good standing at the time of death or now, if still living.
2. Any Louisiana Knight who has exemplified loyal service to the Church, responsible citizenship to the country and outstanding dedication to the principles of Columbianism.
3. Past State Deputies are not eligible for this award.