The Maryland DeMolay Rookie of the Year Award is given to an outstanding DeMolay who was initiated within the previous year since the last Conclave.  This prestigious trophy is almost as large as the DeMolay who is awarded it.  An outline of his various activities and achievements is prepared and submitted to the Awards Committee on his behalf.  A monetary award is attached to this, along with a trophy, which the DeMolay is entitled to keep until the following year's Conclave.  His name, the name of his chapter, and the year of the award is permanently placed on the trophy.