On the morning of September 25 2021 during the Eucharist that began the annual Diocesan Council Working Retreat Day, Captain Pinto was invested into the ODNW. Diocesan Dean, the Very Reverend Chris Pappas placed the medal and ribbon around his neck, in lieu of a Citation, the Venerable Douglas Fenton read a brief biography of Captain Pinto's service and Bishop John Stephens led the prayers and officiated the investiture.