Adult Volunteer Recognition Awards
Oscar Award
Awarded by a District or Exploring Division to volunteer and professional adults for service to youth in the district or division. Normally, the award is presented for service to youth in excess of three years. Candidates for this award must be nominated. Self-nomination disqualifies the candidate.
District Award of Merit
The District Award of Merit is awarded by a district to volunteer adults for service to youth in the district. Normally, the award is presented for service to youth in excess of five years. Candidates for this award must be nominated. Self-nomination disqualifies the candidate.
District Award of Merit Award Nomination Form
Silver Beaver
The Silver Beaver Award is presented upon action of a Council Executive Board of one of the Scouting America’s local councils for outstanding service to youth within the council or for outstanding longtime service to youth by a registered Scouter residing within that council. The average tenure for Silver Beaver candidates is ten years or longer. Career members of the Scouting America may receive this award upon concurrence of the Council Scout Executive and the Director of Operations at the National office, Scouting America. Candidates for this award must be nominated. Self-nomination disqualifies the candidate.
Silver Beaver Award Nomination Form