Texas Lodge of Research
The James David Carter Award
The James David Carter Award for Literary Excellence originated in 1985 as a recognition of an author who evinced proper research and a well written paper. The award is presented to the best paper in each volume of the Transactions, if there is one meeting the qualifications as judged by the Publishing Committee.
Jim McCraeFull Member & Carter Award Recipient
WINNERS OF THE JAMES DAVID CARTER AWARD
FOR LITERARY EXCELLENCE
| Volume | Year | Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| Vol. XXII | 1986-1987 | Dr. George Henry Timothy French, PM |
| Vol. XXIII | 1987-1988 | J. Dexter Sammons, PM |
| Vol. XXIV | 1988-1989 | Dr. William Preston Vaughn, PM |
| Vol. XXV | 1989-1990 | Dr. Michael L. Wiggins, PM |
| Vol. XXVI | 1990-1991 | Pete Martinez, PM |
| Vol. XXVII | 1991-1992 | Dr. Howard R. Stewart, PM |
| Vol. XXIX | 1993-1995 | Clifford L. Acker, PM |
| Vol. XXX | 1995-1996 | Paul J. Rich |
| Vol. XXXI | 1996-1997 | Roland J. Maddox |
| Vol. XXXII | 1997-1998 | Ross Cox, Sr., PM |
| Vol. XXXIV | 1999-2000 | Douglas Collins, PM |
| Vol. XXXV | 2000-2001 | Bruce G. Chabot. |
| Vol. XXXVI | 2001-2002 | Gordon W. Kelso, PM |
| Vol. XXXVIII | 2003-2004 | Michael Berryman Smith |
| Vol. XXXIX | 2004-2005 | David B. Dibrell, PGM |
| Vol. XL | 2005-2006 | Mark K. Dermit |
| Vol. XLI | 2006-2007 | Brian R. Dodson, PGM |
| Vol. XLII | 2007-2008 | Monty R. McMinn, M.D. |
| Vol. XLIII | 2008-2009 | James M. McCrae |
