The Fraternalist of the Year Award is an honor presented by the New Jersey-New York Fraternal Alliance to recognize an individual within the fraternal benefit system who, through example and accomplishment, provides outstanding volunteer service. The nominee must be a member of a local lodge or council of a NJ-NY Fraternal Alliance member-society and must be living at the time of selection. Officers of member societies and fraternal leaders within the Alliance are not eligible to receive the award. An individual can win the award only once. Applicants must be a resident of New Jersey or New York. Each society is encouraged to sponsor the program within their local lodges and councils. It is suggested that the contest within each society be coordinated and promoted by the fraternal director. Each member-society is eligible to submit one nomination per year. Nominations may be submitted online or mailed to Frederick M. Durso, Chairperson. Please visit the award's website for more information.