It was announced in May that Wor. Clint Black, PM, was to be awarded the Hiram Award, the highest honor that can be presented to a Mason.  His willingness to help the Lodge and his Brothers in every way and even serve as Master in both 1999 and 2009 shows his strong commitment to Masonry, his community and his fellow Brothers.

This night, September 27, 2011, the celebration took place.  When asked what the dress for the evening would be, Wor. Black said he wanted a "Western" night.  That just added to the fun and all in attendance seemed to enjoy the evening.

Wor. Clinton Black, PM, Hiram Award

Wor. Steve Laurvick, Master, opening the ceremonies.

Wor. David Haslim, PM, Emcee for the presentation

Presentation of the medallion and pin

Presentation of congratulatory letter from Most Worshipful Frank Loui,
Grand Master of Masons in California.

A proud Hiram Award recipient and his better half

Wor. Dimiter Lyakov, PM, a dear long-time friend of Wor. Clint.

Wor. Dick Covert, PM, another dear long-time friend of Wor. Clint.

Wor. Clint Black, PM speaks and humble, as usual...Great choice for the Hiram.

Wor. Clint's lady being presented flowers for her continual help
with Lodge events and her support for her husband and Masonry

The two, very deserving, honorees

Worshipfuls, Past Masters, and Hiram Award honorees, all.. (standing) David Haslim, Kent Dau,
Dick Covert and Gerry Lynn  (kneeling) Jim Achenbach, John Gamache and Clint Black

Then... there were the "characters" and the great group of friends..

Wor. Cowboy Laurvick, Master of the Lodge with Wor. Clint, PM

Wor. Jim Achenbach, PM, striking the pose of a man running for office...
Not sure if that is a Cowboy hat... but I'd vote for him, whatever the office.