Awards

Vigil SashThe Vigil Honor

The Vigil Honor was first bestowed upon E. Urner Goodman by the Unami Lodge in 1915 and has since been conferred annually as a national recognition upon OA members for noteworthy service to others through the OA and Scouting. New Vigil Honor members are nominated, approved, and inducted annually in virtually all current OA lodges. Learn more and view recipients.


Founder’s Award

The Order of the Arrow Founder’s Award was first introduced at the 1981 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC), following the death of E. Urner Goodman. This award honors Arrowmen for unselfish service above and beyond their normal duties to their lodge. Lodges are not required to give the Founder’s Award if they feel that no one is worthy of it. Learn more and view recipients.


Black Horn Award

The Black Horn Award is a lodge award presented annually to two Scouts or Scouters who have given exceptional cheerful service over an extended period of time.  This award is not to replace the Founder’s Award, but to give credit to members who have devoted their time to serving the Lodge. Learn more and view recipients.


First Year Arrowman Award

The First year Arrowman Award recognizes recognizes those brothers who are very active in the Lodge during their first year after completing the Ordeal. Learn more.


Legacy Awards

Lee LaCroix Award

Presented annually by Timuquan Lodge to an “Outstanding Youth Ceremonial Team Member”. The Lee LaCroix Award has been retired in Uh-To-Yeh-Hut-Tee Lodge. View recipients.


John C. Whitehurst Award

Presented annually by Timuquan Lodge to an “Outstanding Youth Vigil Honor Class Member”.  The John C. Whitehurst Award has been retired in Uh-To-Yeh-Hut-Tee Lodge. View recipients.


Leon Murillo Award

Presented annually by Timuquan Lodge to an “Outstanding Youth Drum and Dance Team Member”.  The Leon Murillo Award has been retired in Uh-To-Yeh-Hut-Tee Lodge. View recipients.


Christopher Gardner Memorial Award

Presented annually by Seminole Lodge to two Scouts or Scouters who have given exceptional cheerful service over an extended period of time. The Christopher Gardner Memorial Award has been retired in Uh-To-Yeh-Hut-Tee Lodge. View recipients.