Vigil Honor Recipients

The Vigil Honor is the highest honor that the Order of the Arrow can bestow upon its members for service to their lodge, council and Scouting. The Vigil Honor was established in 1915 when OA Founder, E. Urner Goodman received the first Vigil Honor.

The Vigil Honor is a high mark of distinction and recognition. It is reserved for those Arrowmen who, by reason of exceptional service, personal effort, and unselfish interest, have made distinguished contributions beyond the immediate responsibilities of their position or office. The Vigil Honor cannot be won by a person’s conscious endeavor. It comes as recognition of unselfish leadership in service.

Vigil Eligibility:

To be considered for the Vigil Honor an Arrowman must:

• Be registered in Scouting
• Be a registered member of the Lodge.
• Have been a Brotherhood member of the lodge for a minimum of two years.

Vigil Names:

As a part of the Vigil Honor induction, each new Vigil Honor member is given a Vigil name in the language of the Delaware Indians, the Lenni Lenape, on whom the traditions and ceremonies of the Order are based. An English translation of the Vigil name is also provided. The name often represents a characteristic of the individual.

Sign of the Vigil Honor:

The sign of the Vigil Honor is a white sash with a red embroidered arrow enclosed by two red bars, bearing a red triangle superimposed on the arrow shaft.  Within the red triangle are three white arrows.

Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Honor Inductees:

Since 1995, there have been several members who, because of their exceptional service, personal effort, and unselfish interest, have been selected to receive the Vigil Honor.

Arrowmen who have received their Vigil Honor in Tsoiotsi Tsogalii are: