The Hiram Award is an award presented to a Master Mason who has served the Lodge and the Masonic Fraternity with devotion over and above the ordinary. It is the highest honor  other than being Master of the Lodge that can be bestowed on a member of a Masonic Lodge.
   The award consists of a Certificate and a Medallion.  The Medallion has the Square and Compass with the  letter G in the center all of which are encircled with a Larel Wreath. Around this are the words "Hiram Award, Dedicated Service." The back of the Medallion has a representation of the Seal of The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of California.

2007 Recipient - Vernon Barr

 Peninsula Lodge #168 presented the Hiram Award to
Vernon Barr at its Thanksgiving Family Dinner. The award was presented by Worshipful Master James C. Camper, P.M. with  the assistance of Master of Ceremonies, Tom Taggart, P.M.. The lapel pin was pinned by Vern's wife Beverly.  Several of Verns family members were present to help celebrate his achievement.  A biography of Brother Barr's accomplishments was read by the Master of Ceremonies and several of the brethren talked about Vern and what he has done for Masonry.