Introduced at the 1981 National Order of the Arrow Conference, the Founder's Award was created to honor and recognize those Arrowmen who have given outstanding service to the lodge. The award is reserved for an Arrowmen who demonstrates to fellow Arrowmen that he or she memorializes in his or her everyday life the spirit of achievement as described 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 cofounder Carroll A. Edson, with wooden base and brass plate suitable for engraving. Also available is a special Founder's Award arrow ribbon, with a gold colored arrow suspended from a red ribbon.

Lodges may petition the national Order of the Arrow Committee to present up to four awards annually, based on lodge membership. If the lodge presents more than one award, one must be to a youth under the age of 21. Nominations must be made on form No. 24-137.

2002 - 2003 Founders Award Recipients

Youth - Kevin Murphy, Mantowagan Chapter

Adult - Dan Gilbert, Mantowagan Chapter

2001 - 2002 Founders Award Recipients

Youth - Brian Chuchla, Mantowagan Chapter

Adult - Ray Galassi, Mantowagan Chapter

2000 - 2001 Founders Award Recipients

Youth - Chase Budziak, Mantowagan Chapter

Adult - Pete Gessel, Mantowagan Chapter