Beardsley Medal Recipients 2000 - 2024
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The Beardsley Medal is the highest honor awarded by this jurisdiction and is presented annually to members of the Grand Lodge who have demonstrated outstanding service to the Grand Lodge and the Craft.
2026
GM's Choice: VWB Mark A. Walsh, Carleton Union Lodge, No. 8
District 1: R:W:B: William Koval, Saint John’s, Lodge, No. 2
2025
GM's Choice: R.W.B. Daniel B. Jones, Westmorland Lodge, No. 44
District 6: V:W:B: VWB Kevin D. Wilson, Granite, Lodge, No. 54
2024
District 2: V.W.B. C. William Cole, Westmorland Lodge, No. 44
2023
GM's Choice: R.W.B. Daniel B. Jones, Westmorland Lodge, No. 44 | Citation: | Initially appointed DDGM for District Lodge, No. 2 but soon took on the added responsibilities of District Lodge, No. 7 which eventually led to their merger. “His self-deprecating humour and dedication to the fraternity disarms discord and promotes harmony.” His work merited brethren to recommend him for this medallion which was agreeably endorsed by the Grand Master. |
District 1: R.W.B. Eric C. Gardner, New Brunswick Lodge, No. 22
2022
GM's Choice: Bro Scott J. Murray, Keith Lodge, No. 23
2021
District 1: R.W.B. Daryl L. Moore, Carleton Union Lodge, No. 8
2020
District 3: R.W.B. Robert McLeod, Campbellton Lodge, No. 32
District 5: W.B. Morton Mitchell, Victoria Lodge, No.26
2019
District 1: R.W.B. David G. Ross, The New Brunswick Lodge, No. 22
District 6: W.B. Kent Davis, Landmark Lodge, No. 51
2018
District 5: R.W.B. Tom Borthwick, St. George Lodge, No. 12
District 4: R.W.B. James A. Leavitt, Carleton Union Lodge, No. 8, Woodstock Lodge, No. 11
2017
District 2: R.W.B. Donald E. Steeves, Keith Lodge, No 23, Zetland Lodge, No. 24
District 5: M.W.B. Clyde M. Townes, Victoria Lodge, No. 26
District 6: R.W.B. Darrell Alexander Munn, Landmark Lodge, No. 51
2016
None
2015
District 1: M.W. John A. Watson, Hibernia Lodge, No. 3
District 2: M.W. Stephen H. Allen, Westmorland Lodge, No. 44
District 2: R.W. Guy B. Trenholm, Westmorland Lodge, No. 44
District 4: R.W. Garth W. Dingee, Benjamin Lodge, No. 31
2014
District 2: R.W. Edward K. Burridge, Sussex Lodge, No. 4, Tobique Lodge, No. 48
District 3: R.W. Charles R. Parlee, Campbellton Lodge, No. 32
GM's Choice: R.W. William D. Millett, Keith Lodge, No. 23, Acacia Lodge, No. 49
2013
District 1: R.W. Kenneth Gary Black, The Corinthian Lodge, No. 13, St. Martins Lodge, No. 30
District 2: R.W. Macx MacNichol, Sussex Lodge, No. 4
GM's Choice: R.W. George Fletcher, Cherry Mountain Lodge, No. 50, Abnaki Lodge, No. 55
2012
District 1: R.W. LeRoy Ronald Hoffman, Carleton Union Lodge, No. 8
District 5: R.W. Philip D. Hartford, Victoria Lodge, No. 26
GM's Choice: W.B. Scott Ellsworth, Keith Lodge, No. 23
2011
District 1: R.W. Graham Alexander Fraser, The New Brunswick Lodge, No. 22
District 6: R.W. Laurie Murray Bishop, Alexandria Lodge, No. 33
GM's Choice: W.B. Barry V. Ellsworth, Keith Lodge, No. 23
2010
District 1: R.W. Dale Lindsay Stevens, Hibernia Lodge, No. 3
District 5: R.W. Franklin MacVay Langley, Deceased, Cherry Mountain Lodge, No. 50, St. Mark’s Lodge, No. 5
GM's Choice: R.W. E. Arthur Young, Acacia Lodge, No. 49
2009
District 1: R.W. Richard Whitcomb, Carleton Union Lodge, No. 8
GM's Choice: V.W. Stuart MacDonald, Albion Lodge, No. 1
2008
None
2007
District 1: R.W. Fred Healey, The New Brunswick Lodge, No. 22
District 1: R.W. Randall Nelson, The Corinthian Lodge, No. 13
2006
District 1: R.W. William T. Ryan, The New Brunswick Lodge, No. 22
District 2: R.W. Miles R. Graham, Lodge St Andrew Lodge, No. 16
GM's Choice:R.W. James McKenna, Albion Lodge, No. 1, The New Brunswick Lodge, No. 22
2005
District 1: R.W. John Dunham, Carleton Union Lodge, No. 8
District 5: R.W. James Maxwell, Victoria Lodge, No. 26
GM's Choice: W.B. Brian Francis, Carleton Union Lodge, No. 8
2004
District 1: R.W. Gordon Young, New Brunswick Lodge, No. 22
District 6: R.W. Charles Bruce, Landmark Lodge, No. 51
GM's Choice: R.W. Gordon Steeves, Colebrooke Lodge, No. 39
2003
District 1: R.W. Earl Campbell, Carleton Union Lodge, No. 8
District 3: R.W. Melvin McLaughlin, Lodge, Northumberland Lodge, No. 17
GM's Choice: R.W. Harold Planetta, Sussex Lodge, No. 7
2002
District 2: R.W. Evan Thomas, Zetland Lodge, No. 24
District 6: R.W. David Gillrie, Hiram Lodge, No. 6
GM's Choice: R.W. William Boone, Carleton Lodge, No. 35
2001
District 1: R.W. Bernus Clark, St. John's Lodge, No. 2
District 3: R.W. Murray Clouston, St. John Lodge, No. 27
GM's Choice: R.W. John Jeffries, Coverdale Lodge, No. 52
GM's Choice: M.W. James Pike, Acacia Lodge, No. 49
2000
District 1: R.W. Robert Kierstead, Carleton Union Lodge, No. 8
GM's Choice: R.W. Delbert Alward, Fownes Lodge, No. 45
GM's Choice: R.W. Wayne Hitchcock, Colebrooke Lodge, No. 39
The following PDF contains the list of all Beardsley and Quinn Awards recipient’s from 2024 to 1969
Beardsley and Quinn Awards from 2024 to 1969.pdf
Quinn Medallion Recipients 2000 - 2024
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The following brethren are recipients of the Quinn Medallion who have demonstrated exemplary service to the craft at the Lodge or District or Jurisdictional level.
2026
District 1: W:B: William Verner, St. Martins Lodge, No. 30
District 2: W:B: George Bowness, Cornerstone Lodge, No. 58
District 3: W:B: Boyd James Poley, Campbellton Lodge, No. 32
District 4: W:B: David MacNally, Woodstock Lodge, No. 11 | Citation: | WB MacNally has been a cornerstone of our Lodge for 50+ years. His dedication to the fraternity has been exemplary. As “custodian” for most of those years would be sufficient alone to warrant recognition. He also served as Tyler for mor than 40 years. What stands out is not just the many hours he has devoted to our purpose but the encouragement he brings to us all, with warmth, kindness, and humility. He has the rare ability to foster a sense of camaraderie and friendship that defines what Freemasonry stands for.” We are fortunate to have him among us.” |
District 5: W:B: Ian Evans , St. George Lodge, No. 12
2025
District 1: W:B: James W. D’Entremont, Saint John’s, Lodge, No. 2
District 2: W:B: Donald M. O’Grady, Howard, Lodge, No. 15
District 4: W:B: Stuart P. Foster, Carleton, Lodge, No. 35
District 5: W:B: Gilbert J. Breau, St. George Lodge, Lodge, No. 12
District 6: W:B: Michael G., Ross Landmark, Lodge, No. 51
2024
GM's Choice: Bro Derrick G. Walsh, Carleton Union Lodge, No. 8
District 1: W.B. Raymond S. Maber, New Brunswick Lodge, No. 22
District 2: Bro Peter F.S. McIntyre, Keith Lodge, No. 23 | Citation: | Initiated in St. Martin's Lodge, No. 30, he affiliated with Keith Lodge, No. 23 in 2005. "He has made a positive impact in the lodge with his regular attendance and his friendly outgoing manner in his interaction with the brethren. He has served on several committees, most Lodge, Notable as a valued member of the Temple Board since 2014. He organized and conducted open house tours/visitations to the Lodge building ((Moncton historical building public awareness - 2 occasions, 2017 & 2022). As President of the Masonic Club which provides an opportunity for social activities for members and their spouses - 5 years 2017-2022. Peter's successful committee work is a reflection of his devotion to the fraternity. He has definitely been an asset and a contributor to the lodge and the district." |
District 3: Bro Wayne C. Cook, Lodge, Northumberland Lodge, No. 17
District 4: Bro Geoffrey K. Foster, Carleton Lodge, No. 35
District 5: R.W.B. Peter E. Acheson, Victoria Lodge, No. 26
District 6: W.B. D. Frank McKeil, Landmark Lodge, No. 51
2023
District 1: W.B. Michael S. Park, Carleton Union Lodge, No. 8
District 2: R.W.B Peter F. Blight, Keith Lodge, No. 23
District 3: W.B. Glendon I. Furge, Benjamin Lodge, Lodge, No. 31
District 4:
District 5: W.B. Frederick R.Hatt, St. George Lodge, No. 12
District 6: W.B. Robert G. Wilson, Cherry Mountain Lodge, No. 50
2022
District 1: W.B. Fred D. Godwin, Saint John's Lodge, No. 2
District 2: W.B. John F. Timmins, Keith Lodge, No. 23 | Citation: | Served as Master in 1999 and 2000. He has served as Secretary for the past 20 years. "Since joining the lodge John has, with few exceptions, been an officer in the lodge with consistent attendance and participation at lodge meetings and practice nights. He works well with others and is a valued member in his contribution to the lodge as a ritualist in degree work, installation team (including installing Officer for Closed & semi-public installations) as well as a mentor and a knowledgeable and dedicated resource. He is dedicated to the members of his lodge and to the fraternity. His active participation and involvement within the lodge and behind the scenes as evidenced by the efficient and friendly manner in which he performs his duties as secretary, with a membership typically in the 125-150 range. A member who has made a significant impact within the lodge over many years, and one who is held in high regard by the brethren. |
District 3:
District 4: W.B. Robert C. Wilson, Woodstock Lodge, No. 11
District 5: Bro Albert L. Camick, Abnaki Lodge, No. 55
District 6: Bro Hugh C. Watson, Cherry Mountain Lodge, No. 50
District 7: R.W.B Raymond G. Blakney, Coverdale Lodge, No. 52
2021
GM's Choice: W.B. Rodney G. Girvan, Grand Home Lodge, No. 2014
District 1: W.B. Peter A. Olson, New Brunswick Lodge, No. 22
District 2: W.B. Colin R. Allen, Westmorland Lodge, No. 44 | Citation: | Proudly recommended by his lodge in recognition of his contributions and services to the fraternity too numerous to mention. In addition to multiple terms as Master, he acted as liaison with the Order of the Eastern Star organizing joint activities and fundraisers, and he involved teachers to support a Bikes for Books program, to mention only two. Friendly and always willing, he has been a pillar in our fraternity who deserves this recognition. |
District 3: W.B. Ronald L. Jagoe, Lodge St. John Lodge, No. 27
District 4: W.B. Marven D. Mahaney, Tobique Lodge, No. 48
District 5:
District 6: Bro Lorne D. Amos, Landmark Lodge, Lodge, No. 51
2020
District 1: W.B. Donald Page
District 2: W.B. Geordie MacDonald | Citation: | Served as Master in 1981 and again in 2001. He has served as an officer since 2005 as Tyler, Steward, Deacon or Warden; Chaplain since 2017. He has been active in installation ceremonies in this and other lodges, and his ability to present the 3rd Degree lecture from memory exemplifies his commitment to the lodge. "Geordie willingly steps forward to assist and is an excellent ambassador in his visitations throughout the district and beyond. |
District 3: W.B. Donald Gerrish
District 4: W.B. Stephen McAskill
District 5: W.B. John Mallory
District 6: W.B. John Little
District 7: W.B. Allison Holdsworth
2019
District 1: Bro. Brian H. Hickman, The New Brunswick Lodge, No. 22
District 2: W.B. William F. Whalen, Lodge St. Andrews Lodge, No. 16 | Citation: | Served as Master of Colebrooke Lodge, No. 39 in 1996 - affiliated with Lodge St. Andrew in 2011. Active with N.B. Masonic Charities and Housing as a committee member as well as chairman, and secretary. In lodge, he is proficient in ritual and degree work, and has served on committees including property, mentor and fundraising. In the latter, he organized our annual breakfast promoting the lodge in the community. "Bill's friendly outgoing personality, his motivation and participation in the lodge as well as the community coupled with organizational skills and experience has made him a strong contributor to both. He has the ability to anticipate what is required and works well with others in a quiet cooperative manner to achieve results. An excellent ambassador who willingly assists whenever and wherever required. |
District 3: W.B. John D. Stevens, Lodge, Northumberland Lodge, No. 17
District 4: R.W.B. Mark H. Oullette, Colebrooke Lodge, No. 39
District 5: W.B. Donald H. Lodge, Noftell, Victoria Lodge, No. 26
District 6: W.B. Allan H. Bishop, Grand Lake Lodge, No. 47
2018
GM's Choice: WB Harold O. Toole, Howard Lodge, No.15
District 1: W.B Donald George Cornfield, Carleton Union Lodge, No. 8
District 2: W.B. Robert J. Wilson, Westmorland Lodge, No. 44
District 3: W.B. James Ussery Targett, Campbellton Lodge, No. 32
District 4: W.B. Michael Dana Brown, Woodstock Lodge, No. 11
District 5: R.W.B. Allen Eugene Hatt, St. George Lodge, No. 12
District 6: R.W.B Ian R. Culligan, Alexandria Lodge, No. 33
2017
GM's Choice: R.W.B. William A. Blatchford, Carleton Union Lodge, No. 8
District 1: W.B. Sunil S. Persaud, Albion Lodge, No. 1
District 2: W.B. Gaius L.B. Dobson, Sussex Lodge, No. 4
District 3: W.B. James B. Roper, Cambelton Lodge, No 32, Lodge Saint John Lodge, No. 27
District 4: W.B. Henry W. Bedford, Tobique Lodge, No. 48
District 5: W.B. Jeffery L. Leighton, Sussex Lodge, No. 7
District 6: W.B. Harry L. Pond, Landmark Lodge, No. 51
District 7: W.B. Jeffery M. Peterson, Coverdale Lodge, No. 52
2016
District 1: W.B. Wade. R. Moore, St. Martin's Lodge, No. 30
District 2: W.B. Brian M. Powers, Lodge St. Andrew Lodge, No. 16
District 3: R.W.B. Francis A. Mullin, Lodge, Northumberland Lodge, No. 17
District 4:
District 5:
District 6: R.W.B. Darrell A. Munn, Landmark Lodge, No. 51
District 7: Bro. Alexander S. Cooke, Acacia Lodge, No. 49
2015
District 1: W.B. Deryl A. Fitzgerald, St. John's Lodge, No. 2
District 2: W.B. Harold E. Robinson, Lodge St. Andrew Lodge, No. 16 | Citation: | Served as Master in 2006. A willing brother, capable in ritual as well as degree work. He is also Lodge, Noted for his role in our remembrance ceremonies as well as those of other lodges. "His quiet and friendly nature enhances the atmosphere in the lodge making him an excellent ambassador of Lodge St. Andrew. |
District 3: W.B. Brian S. Firth, Cambelton Lodge, No. 32
District 4: R.W.B. Dustin D. Corey, Tobique Lodge, No. 48
District 5: W.B. Malcolm W.M. Sprague, St. Mark's Lodge, No. 5
District 6: W.B. Wendell G. Flewelling, Granite Lodge, No. 54
District 7: W.B Arthur J. Grant, Howard Lodge, No. 15
2014
District 1: W.B. Hiram A. Davis, Zion Lodge, No. 21
District 2: R.W.B. John L. Murray, Zetland Lodge, No. 24
District 3: W.B. Elwin D. Hubbard, Lodge, Northumberland Lodge, No. 17
District 4: W.B. Blaine Brooks, Carleton Lodge, No. 35
District 5: R.W.B. Clifford E. Jackson, Sussex Lodge, No. 7, Abanaki Lodge, No. 55
District 6: R.W.B. Joel F. MacDonald, Hiram Lodge, No. 6
District 7: W.B. Carl I. Mann, Coverdale Lodge, No. 52
2013
District 1: W.B. John Angus (Gus) Morrison, The Corinthian Lodge, No. 13
District 2: W.B. Sterling E. Matchett, Keith Lodge, No. 23
District 3: W.B. William Roy Donald, Miramichi Lodge, No. 18
District 4: W.B. Alfred William Watson, Colebrooke Lodge, No. 39
District 5: W.B. A. Ross MacLeod, Sussex Lodge, No. 7
District 6: W.B. Keith C. Burgess, Cherry Mountain Lodge, No. 50
District 7: W.B. Timothy George Beatty, Howard Lodge, No. 15
2012
District 1: Bro. Malcolm Garson Dennison, Hibernia Lodge, No. 3
District 2: W.B. Parker Earnest Allen, Westmorland Lodge, No. 44
District 3:
District 4: W.B. John Robert Ralph Wood, Campbellton Lodge, No. 32
District 5: W.B. John Holmes Wentworth, St. George Lodge, No. 12
District 6: W.B. Merle Calvin Hunter, Landmark Lodge, No. 51
2011
District 1: W.B. Donald Walter Stiles, Zion Lodge, No. 21
District 2: W.B. James Arnold Mundle, Lodge St. Andrew Lodge, No. 16
District 3: Bro. Michael D. Kierstead, Lodge Saint John Lodge, No. 27
District 4: W.B. Claude Ronald Demerchant, Benjamin Lodge, No. 31
District 5: W.B. Dr. Leslie E. Burridge, St. Marks Lodge, No. 5
District 6: W.B. Phillip Everett Nason, Sunbury Lodge, No. 42
District 7: R.W.B. Donald Roberts, Coverdale Lodge, No. 52
2010
District 1: Bro. James A. Webb, Carleton Union Lodge, No. 8
District 2: W.B. Dale Allen, Westmorland Lodge, No. 44
District 3:
District 4: W.B. Stanley Walter Finnamore, Benjamin Lodge, No. 31
District 5: W.B. Edmund Osborne Bell, Victoria Lodge, No. 26
District 6: R.W.B. Hubert Davis, Landmark Lodge, No. 51
District 7: W.B. Gilbert Ross Meredith, Coverdale Lodge, No. 52
2009
District 1: W.B. Roy E. Carson,Carleton Union Lodge, No. 8
District 2: W.B. Neil Horsman, Sussex Lodge, No. 4
District 3: W.B. John Carey, Lodge Saint John Lodge, No. 27
District 4: Bro. Joe Sullivan, Carleton Lodge, No. 35
District 5: W.B. James William Hunter, Ashlar Lodge, No. 36
District 6: R.W.B. Wayne Eugene Fox, Cherry Mountain Lodge, No. 50
District 7:: W.B. David T. Steeves,Howard Lodge, No. 15
2008
District 1: Bro. Frank A. McKinnon, St. Martins Lodge, No. 30
District 2: W.B. George Mundle, Lodge St Andrew Lodge, No. 16
District 3: W.B. R. David Hocquard, Lodge Saint John, Lodge, No. 27
District 4: W.B. Harold Crabbe, Carleton Lodge, Lodge, No. 35
District 5: R.W.B. Nathin Rubin, St. George Lodge, No. 12
District 6: W.B. Sheldon Foster, Alexandria Lodge, No. 33
District 7: W.B. Austin McKay, Steven Lodge, No. 37
2007
District 1: Bro. John Warnock, New Brunswick Lodge, No. 22
District 2: W.B. Victor MacDonald, Lodge St. Andrew Lodge, No. 16 | Citation: | Master of Lodge St. Andrew in 1971. Could be counted on to be well prepared; conducted degree work in exemplary fashion, likewise as a member of committees. Participates still after 45 years of devoted service to the fraternity "His quite and unassuming manner and his dedication to the lodge have been a significant asset to his lodge. |