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. The Vigil Honor is a high mark of distinction and recognition reserved for those Arrowmen who, by reason of exceptional service, personal effort, and unselfist interest, havemade distinguished contributions beyone the immediate responsibilities of their position or office to one or more of the following: their lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or their Scout camp. Under no circumstances should tenure in Scouting or the Order of the Arrow be considered as reason enough for a Vigil Honor recommendation. (OA Handbook)

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for consideration for the Vigil Honor.
    1. Anyone nominated must have been a Brotherhood member for two years or longer at the time of selection by the Vigil Honor Nomination Committee. (June 27, 2007)
    2. All persons nominated must be currently registered with the Boy Scouts of America and Santee Lodge.

To recommend someone for the selection of the Vigil Honor please select the form that works best for you and follow the directions on the form.