Aptakisic District Leader Recognition/Holiday Social

Time for a get-together to recognize all that you do for Scouting and share a drink with you and your team. Volunteer recognition to the units will be presented (see the list below to nominate members of your unit). Join us for refreshments and celebrate with your fellow leaders. All adults in your unit are invited to this social. More details soon.

Leader Recognition

Adult volunteers are the backbone of strong units. There are many ways to recognize your leaders for the time and effort given to scouting. If you have any questions about these awards, please contact Steve Chodash (stephen.a.chodash@gmail.com) or Tony Giamis (amgiamis@gmail.com).

Adult Leader Awards - Nominations Due December 1st

• Scouting Spirit Award

Recognizes individuals who have given of themselves on behalf of the Scouting Movement at the unit level. It is for currently registered leaders who have rendered noteworthy and significant support at the unit level. This award can only be earned once.

• Silent Service Award Nomination Form

Recognizes individuals who have given of themselves on behalf of the Scouting Movement at the unit level. It is for non-registered individuals who have done noteworthy and significant support that required some personal sacrifice. This could include a spouse or parent associated with the unit or an individual from the local community. This award can only be earned once.

• Square Knot Award Nomination Form

This award recognizes outstanding new unit leaders who are trained in their position. This award is intended for registered Scouters and can only be earned once.

Scouter's Training Awards – May be earned at any time

• Den Leader Training Award
• Cub Scout Leaders
• Scouts BSA Leaders
• Venturing Leaders
• District Committee Members

Scouter's Key Awards – May be earned at any time

• Cubmaster's Key
• Scoutmaster's Key
• Advisor's Key (Venturing)
• District Committee Key

District Award of Merit - Nominations Due December 1st

The District Award of Merit is presented by local districts to registered adult volunteers for outstanding service to youth at the district level and is considered the highest honor a local district can bestow upon a volunteer. District Award of Merit Nomination Form.

Silver Beaver - Nominations Due November 15thThe Silver Beaver Award recognizes registered Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within a council. Anyone may nominate any deserving registered Scouter to the council, which selects recipients for the following year.  Silver Beaver Nomination Process.