The 2011-2012 officers approved the following criteria for a knight, other than first year, to earn the Shining Armor Award:
1)      Work on three council service projects
2)      Attend five council business meetings
3)      Attend one 1^st Degree Exemplification
4)      Attend one 2^nd/3^rd Degree Exemplification
5)      Meet with the council’s insurance representative
6)      Recruit and mentor two new members

All criteria must be satisfied within a 12-month period.