Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Awards
Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge Awards
Founders Award
Introduced at the 1981 National Order of the Arrow Conference, the Founder’s Award recognizes Arrowmen who have given outstanding service to their lodge. The award is reserved for an Arrowman who demonstrates that he or she personifies the spirit of selfless service, as advocated by founder E. Urner Goodman and cofounder Carroll A. Edson.
The award is a handsome bronze medallion bearing the likenesses of E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson, with a wooden base and a brass plate suitable for engraving. Available for uniform wear is a gold-colored arrow suspended from a red ribbon.
Arrowman of the Year
This award is presented to a youth Arrowman for outstanding service to the lodge during the last year.
Rookie of the Year
This award is presented to a youth member for their demonstration of enthusiastic service to the lodge as a new member.
Vigil Honor
The Vigil Honor is the highest honor that the Order of the Arrow can bestow upon its members for service to lodge, council, and Scouting. Membership cannot be won by a person’s conscious endeavors.
The Vigil Honor is a high mark of distinction and recognition 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 of office to the Lodge, Order of the Arrow, Scouting Community, and or Scout Camp.
James E. West Award
This award is presented to recognize a person for their achievements in the lodge. A $1,000 donation is made to the Chickasaw Council Endowment Fund by the lodge on behalf of the recipient.
Gilhim Award
This lodge recognition is presented in appreciation to those who stand out in providing a steadfast “encouraging” spirit. In the Lenni Lenape Indian language Gilhim means “to encourage.”