We need your help recognizing and celebrating Scouters who have gone the extra mile. Tell us about exceptional service by a fellow volunteer by nominating them for a Scouting award. Awards will be presented in person this fall. Please contact Zach Montenero with any questions.
Nominate A Volunteer
Nominations are due by Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
All nominations should be emailed to Zach Montenero or can be dropped off at the Council Program Center.
Award presentations will be made in the fall. Below is the list of awards the Council is currently accepting nominations for:
All nominations will be reviewed and recipients are selected by the Theodore Roosevelt Council Awards Committee. Nomination does not guarantee receipt of an award.
Silver Beaver Award
CLICK HERE for a nomination form. The Silver Beaver recognizes adult volunteers for exceptional service to Scouting at the council level.
District Award of Merit
CLICK HERE for the nomination form. The District Award of Merit Recognizes adult volunteers for exceptional service to Scouting at the Service Area Level.
Unit Leader Award of Merit
CLICK HERE for the nomination form. The Unit Leader Award of Merit Recognizes adult volunteers for exceptional service to Scouting at the Unit Level
Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award
CLICK HERE for the nomination form. This national-level award is presented to individual adult volunteers and organizations that provide exceptional service to rural and urban at-risk youth.
¡Scouting … Vale la Pena! Service Award
CLICK HERE for the nomination form. This award is made to individual adult volunteers who provide exceptional service to Hispanic youth.
Asian-American Spirit of Service Award
CLICK HERE for the nomination form. This award is to recognize outstanding services by an adult individual or an organization for demonstrated involvement in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for Asian American youth.
William H. Spurgeon III Award
CLICK HERE for the nomination form. This award is made to individual adult volunteers and organizations who provide exceptional service to the Exploring program.
George Meany Award
CLICK HERE for the nomination form. This award is to recognize union members who have made a significant contribution to the youth of their communities by volunteering in the programs of the BSA.
Venturing Leadership Award
CLICK HERE for the nomination form. This award is made to a limited number of youth and leaders who provide exceptional service to the Venturing program. Sea Scout Leadership Award
CLICK HERE for the nomination form. The Sea Scout Leadership Award is presented by councils, areas, regions, and the BSA National Council to Sea Scouts and Sea Scouters who have made exceptional contributions to Sea Scouting and who exemplify the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Torch of Gold Award
CLICK HERE for the nomination form. This award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service in the area of Scouts with special needs. It is presented to both youth and adult members.
Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award
CLICK HERE for the nomination form. This award is presented to teachers, educational support staff, and school administrators who instill Scouting values in their students. It recognizes a person’s work for students in his or her professional role – not for what the person does directly for Scouting.
Exploring Leadership Award
CLICK HERE for the nomination form. This is a distinguished award for Explorers and adult volunteer leaders who have given exceptional leadership in Exploring programs.
Duty to God Award
CLICK HERE for the nomination form. This is an award recognizing registered Scouters who have demonstrated an exemplary history of transformational leadership in supporting and promoting the spiritual foundation of Scouting at the local council level.
Alumnus of the Year Award
CLICK HERE for the nomination form. This award is given for exceptional service to the alumni movement on a council-wide basis.
Veteran Award
CLICK HERE for the nomination form. This award is given to recognize BSA individual members for tenure in Scouting.
Spark Plug Award
CLICK HERE for the nomination form. This award goes to a leader who has “Sparked” their unit this past year. This nominee has gone above and beyond to help the unit.
