The E. Urner Goodman Camping Award was established in 1969 as a tribute and testimonial to the Order's founder. Its purpose is to encourage and challenge Order of the Arrow members and lodges to increase their effectiveness in promoting and increasing Scout camping in each council. Awards are presented to two outstanding lodges in each region annually. The following lodges are being recognized for their 2017 accomplishments.
Central Region
Agaming Maangogwan Lodge
Water and Woods Council #782
Flint, Michigan
Illinek Lodge
Abraham Lincoln Council #144
Springfield, Illinois
Northeast Region
Octoraro Lodge
Chester County Council #539
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Witauchsoman Lodge
Minsi Trails Council #502
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Southern Region
Unali'Yi Lodge
Coastal Carolina Council #550
Charleston, South Carolina
Wewanoma Lodge
Rio Grande Council #775
Harlingen, Texas
Western Region
Cahuilla Lodge
California Inland Empire Council #45
Redlands, California
Wiatava Lodge
Orange County Council #39
Santa Ana, California