The Kentucky State Council of the Knights of Columbus has established a new tradition of honoring excellence in charity with the creation of the PSD James E. Fink Charitable Service Award — and no one could have been a more fitting first recipient than the man for whom it is named.
State Deputy Luke Williams recently had the honor of presenting the inaugural award to Past State Deputy James E. “Grumpy” Fink, recognizing a lifetime of dedication to the virtue of charity that has left a lasting mark on Kentucky and beyond.
Established by the state officers this year, the award is named in honor of PSD Fink, who served as State Deputy from 1988 to 1990 and was instrumental in founding the Kentucky Association for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities — a legacy of service that continues to benefit countless Kentucky families to this day.
The presentation was made on the Friday night of the State Convention, as PSD Fink was not able to attend the State Banquet, where the award was formally announced to the full membership.
