Recognition Programs

Every other month, State Directors select a Knight, Family, and Youth for recognition. For state awards, please submit the online application for Knight, Family, or Youth of the Month. Winners receive a plaque or certificate recognizing their achievement. Applications are due by the 15th day of odd months (July, September, November, January, March, and May) and are selected the following months. Annual winners are chosen from the March 2026 – January 2027 bimonthly winners. For questions and submission, contact the Recognition Chairman.

Theme for the Year: As we recognize the outstanding service and faith within our community, let us always remember, "Your Grace is Sufficient for me."

Knight of the Month

The Knight of the Month award can be given to any Knight in good standing, except State Officers, Directors, Chairmen, District Deputies, and Grand Knights, who are not eligible. Consider using the Knight of the Month certificate (#1476) and the Knight of the Year certificate (#1545) to recognize achievements.

Family of the Month and Year

The Family of the Month or Family of the Year award, includes the Knight and at least one more immediate family member. This includes children, and/or a spouse, or perhaps a parent. Families of State Officers, Directors, Chairmen, District Deputies, and Grand Knights are not eligible.

Councils are encouraged to submit their Family of the Month winners to the Supreme Family of the Month contest. 100 families are selected at random every month by the Supreme Office to receive a beautiful Holy Family gift and certificate signed by the Supreme Knight. Families entered for Supreme Family of the Month need not be a Knight member family, but ought to be a Catholic family in your Council’s parish service area.

Submission: Submit form #1993A, available online, by the 15th of each month.

Youth of the Month

The Youth of the Month award is open to any child under age 18 that is a practicing Catholic and is of good academic standing at his or her school. Children of Knights are eligible.

Questions and Completed Applications: Please contact Chairman Marvin Doerhoff.