The Order of the Arrow's vision for the future emphasizes a strategy of increased service to the Boy Scouts of America by Arrowmen. To reward those Arrowmen who go beyond their immediate responsibilities to help and guide others to new heights, the Order of the Arrow created the Arrowman Service Award. The award will focus on three areas of service: personal, chapter/lodge activities, and general service to the community.

The timeline of the award will begin on January 1, 2001, and will end on December 31, 2003. The award may be earned in the year 2001, 2002, and 2003. All first time recipients may purchase the original award (the white ribbon with the gold compass). Arrowmen who earn the award more than once during the outlined three year period (2001-2003) may purchase the silver attachment for having completed this award a second time (2002 or 2003 only) and the bronze attachment for having completed this award a third time (2003 only). The attachment will be worn on the award's white ribbon. Signatures of approval will be required for each requirement.


The design selected for the award is an arrowhead with the compass rose. The compass rose symbolizes direction; the path ahead for one's travel. Since our strategic plan also offers direction for the Order's future, the compass rose is appropriately super-imposed over the arrowhead. The arrowhead will be red, with the compass rose in gold. A solid white ribbon, representing the new direction for the Order. Along with the hanging award a wallet size certificate is issued with each award.


Requirements for the Arrowman's Service Award are as follows:

Personal: (Complete All)

  • A. Remain active in your unit (or, if an adult not in a unit, active in your Scouting role) through at least 75% meeting attendance.
  • B. Help an Ordeal member attain Brotherhood.
  • C. Mentor a Scout (or, if an adult, another Scouter) in your unit.
  • D. Rededicate yourself to the principles of the Order of the Arrow through discussions with a lodge officer or adviser.

    Chapter/Lodge Activity: (Complete Any Three)
  • A. Participate on a lodge camping promotion or unit elections team.
  • B. Attend and serve in a leadership capacity at two lodge functions.
  • C. Serve as a chapter or lodge officer or as the Chairman of a lodge operating committee.
  • D. Attend a Section Conclave, National Leadership Seminar, or National Conference.
  • E. Serve as a trainer in an Order of the Arrow training event.

    Service: (Complete One)
  • A. Participate in council, chapter, or lodge service project.
  • B. Serve as an Elangomat at an Ordeal.

    Completed items may be signed off by the Arrowman's Scoutmaster, Lodge Chief and Lodge Adviser only.

    The scorecard for the Arrowman's Service Award is available in PDF format here for your convenience. Arrowman's Service Award Scorecard

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