Lodge Recognition

In addition to individual recognition, MAHOVA recognizes Lodges for meeting participation benchmarks each year.  Below are the two awards presented annually to outstanding Lodges in Virginia.

Most Worshipful
Werner Herman Morlock, 1993-1994

The Morlock Award

Recognizing Lodges That Inspire Widespread Support

The Morlock Award celebrates Lodges that lead by example—where giving is embraced not just by a few, but by many. This award is presented to Lodges in which at least 15% of the members each make an annual gift of $10 or more to MAHOVA.

This award recognizes the number of active donors, not the size of their gifts. It is a powerful statement that your Lodge understands: when participation grows, impact follows.

Membership in the 1890 Club—MAHOVA’s monthly giving society—counts toward the Morlock Award, making it an easy and meaningful way for members to qualify.

This award is named in honor of Most Worshipful Werner Herman Morlock, Grand Master of Masons in Virginia (1993–1994), whose legacy of leadership and generosity lives on through the support of Lodges like yours.

Most Worshipful
John Powers Stokes, 1963

The Stokes Award

The Stokes Award is presented to Lodges whose total annual giving—from the Lodge itself, its members, and its widows—equals or exceeds $25 per member based on the Lodge roster.

For example, a Lodge with 100 members would need to contribute a combined $2,500 or more during the calendar year to earn this distinguished recognition.

Earning the Stokes Award places your Lodge among the most impactful in Virginia, following in the footsteps of Most Worshipful John Powers Stokes, a Past Grand Master known for his unwavering commitment to our Masonic Home.

Gifts made through 1890 Club memberships also count toward this total, giving every member the opportunity to contribute in a consistent and lasting way.

Award Qualification Details for Both:

• Gifts must be received between January 1 and December 31 of each year by MAHOVA’s Development Office.
• If you believe a gift was delayed or missed the deadline, please contact our Development Office to discuss appropriate steps.
• Lodges may submit member contributions as a group—just be sure each donor is clearly identified so they receive credit and a tax acknowledgment.
• Prompt submission is key to ensuring your Lodge and members are recognized.

Let your Lodge be seen and celebrated as a beacon of Masonic charity. Support MAHOVA. Grow your participation.

Encourage 1890 Club membership—an easy, meaningful way for every Brother to make a lasting impact.

Earn the Morlock and Stokes Awards—because when we give together, through unity and purpose, we honor our solemn obligation to care for one another.