The Knights of Columbus international headquarters located in New Haven, Connecticut, has recognized the local Knights of Columbus.  Jon Jozefowicz, District Deputy, from Bangor, presented the engraved plaque award to the council at a special ceremony held on Nov. 1. The Columbian Award is presented for excellence in the sponsorship of programs that serve families, church, youth and community, as well as council members. The Founders Award is given for outstanding promotion of the organization's fraternal insurance programs.