Work prepared in written commentary necessary to the advancement in a Symbolic Lodge is encouraged, however, there is no restriction the EA, FC or MM must submit a paper in their Lodge to be eligible for participation in I-REAP. Therefore, any EA, FC or MM (as defined above) may submit a paper directly to PLoR. The Master of a Lodge may also submit papers on behalf of advancing candidates should the Lodge determine the work worthy of such consideration.

How to apply

The deadline for submission is 30 October. Winning entries will be determined by 29 November, and announced in December. Papers must be submitted as a Word or PDF document to the Chair of the Awards Committee.

The Education Award should incorporate some established Masonic references/resources which better allows the author to focus on:

• 1) different interpretations of traditional perspectives;
• 2) presentation of new Masonic information; and/or
• 3) development of Masonic training mechanisms, programs, or other significant materials and information which may be migrated throughout the Jurisdiction to the benefit of all members.

How to apply

The deadline for submission is 30 October. Winning entries will be determined by 29 November, and announced in December. Papers must be submitted as a Word or PDF document to the Chair of the Awards Committee.

The Research Award further allows the Masonic collaboration of several contributors, but only the lead author/editor will be honored with receipt of the distinguished Research Medal.

How to apply

The deadline for submission is 30 October. Winning entries will be determined by 29 November, and announced in December. Papers must be submitted as a Word or PDF document to the Chair of the Awards Committee.

SUBMISSION CRITERIA: The deadline for submission is 30 October. Winning entries will be determined by 29 November, and announced in December.

All contributors must be a (EA, FC or MM) in good standing, but do not have to be a member of Pythagoras Lodge of Research to be eligible to participate.

Contributors may submit up to three (3) papers simultaneously for consideration (i.e. one each for Illumination, Education and Research), but not more than one (1) entry will be considered for any distinct Award Class during the same Masonic Year.

There is no minimum or maximum word count to qualify for submission under any Award Class. However, winning authors should be prepared to condense in-depth work to not more than 2,000 words for publication in The Voice of Freemasonry. Abstracts, bibliographies, and most foot/endnotes will not be included in the condensed magazine submission.

Contributors may resubmit and/or rework and submit the same Masonic paper in a subsequent Masonic Year if such work was not previously selected. Previous award recipients may also submit new topic papers for consideration, and if selected may be issued a cluster/pin for attachment to the medal to designate multiple awards.

All winning entries must include a Release of Information affirming same will become the property of Pythagoras Lodge of Research, and that same may be published in print, e-communications, presentations, or other Masonic educational venues as may be determined by PLoR, but with appropriate credit to the contributing author.

Papers must be submitted as a Word or PDF document to the Chair of the Awards Committee

How to apply

The deadline for submission is 30 October. Winning entries will be determined by 29 November, and announced in December. Papers must be submitted as a Word or PDF document to the Chair of the Awards Committee.