Shown here is Deputy Grand Knight Deacon Brian Cox (left) receiving the prestigious Columbian Award from District Deputy Paul Motz. This award recognizes excellence in your council’s programming and charitable outreach. Councils must conduct and report at least four major programs in each of the Service Program categories: Faith, Family, Community, and Life.
A council must conduct each of the following programs to be eligible to receive the Columbian Award. The four categories and the required program for each are as follows:
Faith- Spiritual Reflection
Family- Consecration to the Holy Family
Community- Helping Hands
Life- Novena for Life
