Achievements & Recognition

Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge, Order of the Arrow

The James E. West Fellowship was established in 1994 to acknowledge Scouters in the Middle Tennessee area that donated $1000.00 or more to the Council's Endowment. The Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge presents these Fellowships to Arrowmen who have spent countless hours furthering the ideals of the Order of the Arrow.

Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge, Order of the Arrow

The Tom Parker Memorial Award for Excellence in Camp Promotion recognizes those who have demonstrated excellence in promoting camping opportunities and best demonstrated the spirit of the Order while serving on summer camp staff.

Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America

The Founder's Award is given to members who have given outstanding service to their lodge. This award is reserved for an Arrowman who demonstrates that he or she personifies the spirit of selfless service.

Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America

Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge, Order of the Arrow

Given to OA members for their excellence in service to their lodge. Presented in honor of the late Josh Sain, 1997 National Vice-Chief of the Order of the Arrow and 1995/96 Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge Chief.

Middle Tennessee Council, Scouting

Issued to select undergraduate students serving as staff members at Boxwell Scout Reservation.

Ostrander Scholar Society

The Ostrander Scholar Society provides Eagle Scouts active in the Order of the Arrow with scholarships. Scholarships honor Josh Sain, 1997 National Vice Chief of the Order of the Arrow.

Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Provides scholarships to outstanding students pursuing degrees in accounting, business, criminal justice, information technology, or law-related programs. Received annually since 2022, including the Donna Crutcher Memorial Scholarship in 2023.

Tennessee Technological University

Issued as an incoming Freshman and renewed every following semester based on academic performance.

TN Education Lottery Program

Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge, Order of the Arrow

The Vigil Honor is the highest honor given to members of the Order of the Arrow (OA) in the Boy Scouts of America for exceptional contributions to their lodge, council, Scouting, or Scout camp.

Boy Scouts of America

The highest achievement or rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program, earned by fewer than 4% of all Scouts.

Wilson Central High School

Recognition for outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, and character.