Provincial Grand Lodge Awards, a proud moment of celebration.
Each year at the Provincial meeting, awards are made for merit - to the craft in general, the province, individual lodge and community.
* Don Varney Award
This is awarded to a Master Mason, It is reserved for newer brethren into freemasonry who have shown outstanding commitment and achievement before they become the Worshipful Master in their lodge. It is not presented lightly, but only to those who truly stand out as being exceptional. Someone who has not yet been a lodge master, nor holds provincial rank. It is in recognition of valuable services to the Province of Buckinghamshire.
This award was created in 2008 by the then Provincial Grand Master, RW Ray Reed as a memorial to the late VW Donald Varney, Deputy Provincial Grand Master.
- This year awarded to Brother Andrew Murray of Stephens Lodge 3089
* Freemasonry In The Community Award
Created in 2028 by the then Provincial Grand Master, RW Gordon Robertson. Freemasonry is not just about what we do inside our lodges, but about the impact we make beyond them. The Freemasonry in the Community Awards recognise those lodges and individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a real difference to the lives of others.
It celebrates the spirit of service and the commitment to work closely with local organisations, charities, and individuals to bring about positive change and community engagement. Whether through fundraising, hands-on support, or imaginative projects, the Freemasonry in the Community Awards recognise those who truly put our values into practice. By celebrating their efforts, we not only thank them for what they’ve given, but also show the strength and kindness that Freemasonry brings to our communities.
- This years Lodge award was awarded to Haddenham Lodge 8944
- This years individual award was awarded to Rod Sheppard of Saxon Lodge 9735
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* John Clark Awards - Hallstone Awards for Excellence
This year was the first time these awards were made, named after our last Provincial Grand Master, RW John Clark and the fact that Buckinghamshire is the ONLY hallstone Province remaining.
* Hallstone Silver
Awarded for steadfast commitment and exceptinal service to the Province. The award recognises and acknowledges individuals who have made significant contributions to Freemasonry and the Provinces broader aims, showing consistant dedication & willingness to work to achieve a combined goal.
- This year awarded to Brother John Woodside of Aylesbury Lodge 4534
* Hallstone Gold
This prestigious honour recognises the recipient for their unwavering commitment, outstanding service and remarkable contributions to Buckinghamshire Freemasonry. It acknowledges individuals who have consistently demonstrated extraordinary efforts in their rolls exceeding expectations. It celebrates their invaluable contributions not only to Freemasonry but also the achievement of the Provincial strategic goals.
- This year awarded to Worshipful Brother David Harfield of Beaconsfield Lodge 2849
If you would like to be part of a global community that has its roots firmly in the ground in Buckinghamshire, please join us by following this link: https://buckspgl.org/join
Each year at the Provincial meeting, awards are made for merit - to the craft in general, the province, individual lodge and community.
* Don Varney Award
This is awarded to a Master Mason, It is reserved for newer brethren into freemasonry who have shown outstanding commitment and achievement before they become the Worshipful Master in their lodge. It is not presented lightly, but only to those who truly stand out as being exceptional. Someone who has not yet been a lodge master, nor holds provincial rank. It is in recognition of valuable services to the Province of Buckinghamshire.
This award was created in 2008 by the then Provincial Grand Master, RW Ray Reed as a memorial to the late VW Donald Varney, Deputy Provincial Grand Master.
- This year awarded to Brother Andrew Murray of Stephens Lodge 3089
* Freemasonry In The Community Award
Created in 2028 by the then Provincial Grand Master, RW Gordon Robertson. Freemasonry is not just about what we do inside our lodges, but about the impact we make beyond them. The Freemasonry in the Community Awards recognise those lodges and individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a real difference to the lives of others.
It celebrates the spirit of service and the commitment to work closely with local organisations, charities, and individuals to bring about positive change and community engagement. Whether through fundraising, hands-on support, or imaginative projects, the Freemasonry in the Community Awards recognise those who truly put our values into practice. By celebrating their efforts, we not only thank them for what they’ve given, but also show the strength and kindness that Freemasonry brings to our communities.
- This years Lodge award was awarded to Haddenham Lodge 8944
- This years individual award was awarded to Rod Sheppard of Saxon Lodge 9735
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* John Clark Awards - Hallstone Awards for Excellence
This year was the first time these awards were made, named after our last Provincial Grand Master, RW John Clark and the fact that Buckinghamshire is the ONLY hallstone Province remaining.
* Hallstone Silver
Awarded for steadfast commitment and exceptinal service to the Province. The award recognises and acknowledges individuals who have made significant contributions to Freemasonry and the Provinces broader aims, showing consistant dedication & willingness to work to achieve a combined goal.
- This year awarded to Brother John Woodside of Aylesbury Lodge 4534
* Hallstone Gold
This prestigious honour recognises the recipient for their unwavering commitment, outstanding service and remarkable contributions to Buckinghamshire Freemasonry. It acknowledges individuals who have consistently demonstrated extraordinary efforts in their rolls exceeding expectations. It celebrates their invaluable contributions not only to Freemasonry but also the achievement of the Provincial strategic goals.
- This year awarded to Worshipful Brother David Harfield of Beaconsfield Lodge 2849
If you would like to be part of a global community that has its roots firmly in the ground in Buckinghamshire, please join us by following this link: https://buckspgl.org/join