Miami Valley Council 2026 Council Court of Honor & Recognition Event

Join us on February 22, 2026, as we celebrate the dedication and achievements of our Scouting volunteers at the Council Court of Honor & Recognition. This special event honors the outstanding service and leadership that make Scouting possible in the Miami Valley Council. Don't miss this opportunity to show appreciation for those who make a difference in the lives of our Scouts!

Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Christ Church United Methodist 3440 Shroyer Rd, Kettering, OH 45429
Purpose: Recognizing outstanding volunteers and leaders in the Miami Valley Council for their dedication to Scouting.
Who Should Attend: Scouts, Scouters, families, and community members who wish to celebrate the achievements of our dedicated volunteers.
Highlights:

• Presentation of prestigious Scouting awards
• Recognition of volunteers for their service
• Fellowship and celebration of Scouting accomplishments!

Awards and Nominations:

Do you know a volunteer or Eagle Scout whose service, leadership, or lifelong commitment has strengthened Scouting in the Miami Valley Council? Now is the time to recognize them!

We are accepting nominations for:
• Silver Beaver Award
• Award of Merit
• NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA)
• Council-Level Volunteer Awards
• Veteran Award (20+ years of service)

Submit nominations here:
Silver Beaver Due January 1: https://forms.gle/VkRAGMQY1dkGaKESA
Award of Merit Due January 1: https://forms.gle/gyQB9c8Cks65tA6R9
NOESA Due January 1: https://forms.gle/wQKqF1NCMjJsjsaD8
Council Awards Due January 18: https://forms.gle/SdugGbnzctbXKtNG6
Veteran Award Due January 18: http://bit.ly/4o1h1Ib

Miami Valley Council Volunteer Awards Descriptions:

Newcomer Award
Criteria: Awarded to a new leader who has taken on a significant leadership position in the unit for a period of one to two years

Kit Cricket Award
Criteria: Awarded to a leader who has provided service to both the unit and the Council / District for a period of at least two years

Unit Leader Award
Criteria: Awarded to a leader who has taken on a significant leadership position in the unit for a period of at least five years

Outstanding Unit Service Award
Criteria: Awarded to a leader who has taken on a significant leadership position in the unit for a period of at least ten years

Award of Merit
Criteria: Awarded to a Council volunteer who has provided noteworthy service to youth in scouting or outside of scouting, generally for a period of more than four years

Outstanding Charter Organization Representative Award
Criteria: Awarded to a Charter Representative who has distinguished themselves by significantly improving the experience of Scouting for both youth and leaders

Outstanding Charter Organization
Criteria: Awarded to a Charter Organization that has history of being a charter partner and providing additional services to improve scouting

Please use the following Google form to nominate individuals for various council awards: 2026 Court of Honor Awards Nomination Form