Ceremonial Competition Award Winners (Historical)

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9 O’Clock Interpolation – John C. Naquin Trophy

In memory of “Dad” John C. Naquin, MWPGM, of the Grand Lodge of Maryland.

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Ceremony of Light Trophy

Presented by the Grand York Rite Bodies of Maryland. It is awarded to the DeMolay achieves the best score in the competition of the Ceremony of Light.

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Chaplain Competition

In memory of Paul K. Penley, State Chaplain 1978.

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Chapter Proficiency – Dad Charles H. Cover, Past EO, Trophy

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Chevalier Investiture- Dad Richard P. Naegele Trophy

In honor of Dad Richard P. Naegele, Active Member of DeMolay International and MWGM of the Grand Lodge of Maryland.

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DeMolay Degree – Dad Frank ‘Speedy’ Purcell Trophy

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Father’s Talk Competition

(Formerly Tribute to Fatherhood)

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Flower Talk – Dad Egil Steen Trophy

In memory of Dad Egil Steen, Past Grand Master of DeMolay International.

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Fourth Section Trophy

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Magnificent Seven Trophy

Awarded to the DeMolay who best portrays all seven preceptor roles from the Initiatory degree.The competition for this award is held at the State Ritual Competition and awarded at Conclave.

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Orator Trophy

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Preceptor Corps

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Preceptor Trio

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Ritualist of the Year – Dad Ronald Shaver Trophy

This trophy is named for “Dad” Ronald Shaver, the beloved advisor of Catonsville-Palestine Chapter and of Maryland DeMolay. Over the past few decades Dad Shaver inspired many a young man to excel in ritual and public ceremonies alike. Dad Shaver served as Ritual Director on Maryland DeMolay Staff and hosted several Ritual training days.  It was Dad Shaver’s true love of the DeMolay Ritual that inspired this trophy.

The Trophy was purchased and presented to the State Association  by Dad Shaver in 1997.  Dad Shaver passed away  in 2010 and the Trophy was renamed after him.  It is awarded annually at Conclave to the DeMolay who is the deemed the best overall Ritualist as nominated by his chapter.

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Rookie of the Year – Mom Margaret Gyr Memorial Plaque

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Shield Talk – Druid Royal Arch Chapter #28 Plaque

It is awarded to the DeMolay achieves the best score in the competition of the Ceremony of Shield Talk. 

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John C. Naquin – Adult Youth Leader Award

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Historical Lecturer

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