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 or office to one ore 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"
My guess would be that maybe the members on the nominating committee don't personally know the people that are just active at the unit level.
OA adult nominations not happening
in Order of the Arrow
Posted
"Guide to Officers and Advisers
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 or office to one ore 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"
My guess would be that maybe the members on the nominating committee don't personally know the people that are just active at the unit level.