Welcome to our Council’s awards hub, where recognition meets achievement! Here, we celebrate the dedication, skill, and passion exhibited by our Scouts and leaders across their endeavors. This page showcases several awards that honor exceptional contributions, leadership, and service. Join us in acknowledging the remarkable efforts and commitment that define the heart of Scouting excellence.
The National Eagle Scout Association established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award (ESSPY) to recognize valuable service of an exceptional nature by an Eagle Scout candidate to a religious institution, a school, community, or other entity through completion of an Eagle Scout project.
Examples of projects that have been selected for the ESSPY include projects that have benefited underprivileged children, recognized veterans, been international in nature, and have required significant time and resources. The selection of recipients begins at the local level and is conducted through the PTAC NESA committee. Anyone can submit the nomination including the Eagle Scout themselves.
Nominations will be presented at the Youth Recognition Dinner
Nominations are due by January 31, 2024
– Fill out the form linked below
– Include a PDF copy of your Eagle Project Workbook and up to 10 photos of the project. Scouts are encouraged to include a 3-5 min video about their project and its impact on their community and themselves.
– Submit Forms To: John.Kenny@scouting.org or deliver to your local Scout Service Center attn: John Kenny, NESA.
– Questions? Contact: Sean Gertsch at srg1985@gmail.com
The NOESA recognizes those Eagle Scouts who have inspired others through their actions and have devoted a lifetime to their profession, avocation, community, and beliefs at great sacrifice to themselves and their families. The award recognizes notable Eagle Scouts who have either performed distinguished service at the local, state, or regional level or who were known nationally for their professional and Scouting achievements.
Nominations will be presented at the Youth Recognition Dinner
Nominations are due by December 3, 2023
– Fill out the form linked below
– Submit Forms To: ptac.nesa@gmail.com
– Questions? Contact: Sean Gertsch at srg1985@gmail.com
Nominations are open for the Council Alumnus of the Year Award. The award recognizes an individual who reminds Scouting alumni to maintain a lifetime relationship with Scouting, who enable Scouting to remain healthy for future generations. In addition, potential recipients of the award may be nominated based on the three following categories:
– Career and/or avocation, such as achieving high honor or distinction in their chosen profession.
– Community service, including contributions to Scouting or other community efforts or organizations.
– Scouting promotion, contributing significantly to the promotion, and/or advancement of the BSA alumni program and activities at a council level over a sustained period of time through word and/or deed.
Nominations will be presented at the Council Recognition Dinner
Nominations are due by December 3, 2023
– Fill out the form linked below
– Submit Forms To: ptac.nesa@gmail.com
Do you know a Scouter who has distinguished themselves in Scouting and their community? If so, we want you to nominate them for the Silver Beaver! This is the highest award a Boy Scout Council can bestow upon a volunteer Scouter.
The Silver Beaver Award is presented by the National Council, Boy Scouts of America, through the local Council to adult volunteer Scouters for their distinguished service to youth and their community. The Award is intended to acknowledge noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth by registered Scouters including but not limited to Cub Scouters, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring leaders within the territory under the jurisdiction of Pathway to Adventure.
Nominations will be presented at the Council Recognition Dinner
Nominations are due by December 11, 2023
– Fill out the form linked below
– Submit Forms To: spencer.long@gmail.com
– Questions? Contact:
Spencer Long, Silver Beaver Chairman at spencer.long@gmail.com
Jason Pigg, Silver Beaver Staff Advisor at jason.pigg@scouting.org.
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