Each year, the lodge strives to recognize its most worthy members with the Vigil Honor. Selections are made with great care, and only after thorough consideration of the possible candidates. This nomination form has been designed to make this process clearer and easier. Please carefully complete this form with the information that best describes the nominee as a Vigil Honor candidate. As noted in the Order of the Arrow Handbook.

“The Vigil Honor is a high mark of distinction and recognition reserved for those
Arrowman who, by reason of exceptional service, personal effort and unselfish
interest, have made distinguished contributions beyond the immediate responsibilities of their positions or office to one or more of the following: their Lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or the Scout camp. Under no circumstance should tenure in Scouting or the Order of the Arrow be considered as reason enough for a Vigil recommendation.“

Any registered member of the Northern Star Scouting can nominate any member of the lodge, provided that the nominee:
• Is currently registered in some capacity with Northern Star Scouting.
• Is an active (current dues paid) member of the lodge.
• Has completed two years as a Brotherhood member - the complete list is available on the lodge website.*

*Some individuals may not have a current BSA or Order of the Arrow dues paid membership, and will not appear on the lodge list. Please ensure all individuals that you are nominating for the Vigil Honor have up-to-date registrations prior to submission.

Please only nominate those individuals you feel have provided exceptional service and have made distinguished contributions beyond their immediate responsibilities or position.

The submission of the completed form does not in any way guarantee that the nominee will be selected.
Selections and final approval of all candidates rest with the Lodge Vigil Selection Committee and the National Order of the Arrow Committee. To avoid any possible disappointment, do not inform the nominee in any way of your submission on his or her behalf.

Any Arrowmen who were nominated in previous years must be re-nominated to be considered this year. Only the current year’s nomination form will be considered. Please print clearly or type. No weight is given to multiple submissions for the same candidate. Submitted forms will not be returned; make a copy for your records if desired. All nominations will have the opportunity for comments to be provided by chapter, constellation, and or lodge leadership.

Digital submissions through this form must be submitted by Sunday, December 17th 2023.