Southern Sierra Volunteer Recognition Dinner

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Doors open - 5:30 pm

Program begins - 6:00 pm

Hodel's Country Dining - Heritage Room

5917 Knudsen Drive - Bakersfield

$35.00 per person

$260.00 per table of eight

Register online by Friday, January 16, 2026

This annual event recognizes Scouters, and Community Leaders who give outstanding service to the Scouting movement along with units for their Scouting support. 

The highlight of the evening, the Silver Beaver - the council level distinguished service award of Scouting America.  It is considered the highest award a council can bestow upon a volunteer Scouter.

District Award of Merits will be included in the awards of the evening. Two deserving Scouters will be recognized for their contributions to the scouts of the service area.

Again, this year we will be recognizing Scouting Veteran Leaders—from 5 years to 90 years.   If 2025 was a 5-year milestone for you or a fellow leader, please submit a Veteran Award Application. Veteran Award Application available at the registration page.

Unit recognitions for popcorn sales, Unit of Excellence, & leader training awards will be presented.

Award applications should be submitted to the Scout Office no later than January 9, 2026.