Virgil L. Smith
Chapter of the Year Award
This award was named in honor of Virgil L. Smith, a long-time lodge adviser, good friend to E. Urner Goodman, and driving force in Colonneh Lodge for many years. It is a competition between the Chapters to fulfill Lodge program goals; based on a point system managed by the Vice Chiefs of Chapters.
Years Awarded to Ani-Lati:
1992, 1998, 2001, & 2003
Ralph Rivera Memorial
Native American Culture Award
The purpose of the Ralph Rivera Memorial Native American Culture Award is to honor the memory of our Brother Ralph Rivera who was instrumental in the preservation of the Native American culture in Colonneh Lodge by teaching, leading, and counseling young men in dancing, drumming and singing, team dance and ceremonial participation. This award is given annually to the Chapter in Colonneh Lodge that best works to preserve the culture of the Native Americans by participation in all facets of the Indian Lore and ceremonial programs of Colonneh Lodge.
Years Awarded to Ani-Lati:
2002, 2003, & 2007