One of the objectives of Texas Lodge of Research is to promote Masonic research papers of extraordinary quality. To this end, Texas Lodge of Research has established the James D. Carter Literary Excellence Award. The award is presented to the authors of papers which, when presented and published, enhance the image and reputation of the lodge. Authors producing papers worthy of this commendation receive a suitable plaque in recognition of their exceptional work. Recipients of the James D. Carter Literary Excellence Award.
Jim McCrae
Full Member & Carter Award Recipient
| 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, PM |
| Vol. XL | 2005-2006 | Mark K. Dermit |
| Vol. XLI | 2006-2007 | Brian R. Dodson, PGM, PM |
| Vol. XLII | 2007-2008 | Monty R. McMinn, M.D. |
| Vol. XLIII | 2008-2009 | James M. McCrae |
| Vol. XLIV | 2009-2010 | Darron Ross |
| Vol. XLVII | 2013-2014 | Christopher D. Livingston, PM |
| Vol. XLVIII | 2014-2015 | Pierre G. Normand Jr., PM |
| Vol. XLIX | 2015-2016 | Christian D. Moore, PM |
| Vol. L | 2016-2017 | Richard Schlaudroff, PM |
| TBD | 2018-2019 | Phillip A. Bates |
| TBD | 2020-2021 | Russell C. Brown |