Narragansett CouncilVolunteersVolunteer Awards and Recognition

 

District Awards and Recognition

Everyone deserves a "Thank you" for a job well done!

Each district ends their Scouting year by identifying volunteers who have shown exemplary service to their units and the district. This recognition reflects the achievements and commitment of these volunteers to Scouting and the youth of their communities. Units as a whole are also recognized for outstanding effort!

Your help is needed! Do you know a Scouter or unit in your district who might be deserving of one of these awards? Please let us know below!

Northwest District Dinner

 

Award Nomination Form

NW Dinner registration 

Northeast District Dinner

 

Award Nomination Form

NE Dinner registration

Southwest District Dinner

 

Award Nomination Form

SW Dinner registration

Southeast District Dinner


Award Nomination Form 

SE Dinner registration

 

Individual Awards Unit Awards

Captain George Bucklin Award for Merit

This medal was provided for in the will of Captain George Bucklin, Scout Benefactor. Since the 1940’s, the Executive Board of the Narragansett Council has awarded one medal each year in each District for “long and faithful service”. This award is designed to recognize Scouters who have been outstandingly devoted. The recipients of the award should be head and shoulders above the average in loyalty and devotion to their Unit, Institution, District and in years of leadership.

Chartered Org/Sponsor of the Year

The Sponsor of the Year Award is given to a community organization which currently charters at least one Pack, Troop, Crew, Ship, or Post. Characteristics of sponsors that should be considered for this award include: providing resources to their unit(s) that allow the program to thrive, having leadership from the organization active within the unit(s), and making a difference in their community.

District Award of Merit

The District Award of Merit is a council award presented by districts in the same manner that the Silver Beaver is a national award presented by councils. The award is available to Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level. To be considered for this award the following should be considered of a nominee:

  • Must be a registered Scouter
  • Have rendered noteworthy service to youth in Scouting, outside Scouting, or both
  • The nominee’s Scouting position and the opportunity to render outstanding service beyond the expectations of that position
  • Their attitude and cooperation with the district and council.

Crew/Ship/Post/Club of the Year

Awarded to the Venturing Crew, Sea Scout Ship or Explorer Post or Club that has achieved excellence during this Scouting year.

Scoutmaster of the Year

 The Scoutmaster of the Year Award is given to a Scoutmaster who has gone above and beyond in providing a quality program to his/her Troop. To be considered for this award a nominee must be the current Scoutmaster of their Troop

Troop of the Year

The Troop of the Year Award is given to a Scouts BSA Troop that is currently chartered in the District. The Troop of the Year should be a Troop that actively recruits new Scouts, puts on a great Scouting program, and has trained and active leadership.

Cubmaster of the Year

The Cubmaster of the Year Award is given to a Cubmaster who has gone above and beyond in providing a quality Cub Scout program to his/her Pack. To be considered for this award a nominee must be the current Cubmaster of their Pack.

Pack of the Year

The Pack of the Year Award is given to a Cub Scout Pack that is currently chartered in the District. The Pack of the Year should be a Pack that actively recruits new Scouts, puts on a great Scouting program, and has trained and active leadership

Scouter of the Year

The Scouter of the Year Award is given to a registered leader of a Scouts BSA Troop other than the Scoutmaster who has gone above and beyond in providing a quality program to his/her Troop. To be considered for this award a nominee must currently be a registered leader in their Troop.

Dirty Boot Troop Award

Given to the troop who has logged the most nights camping in the previous 12 months. (Self-Reported.)

Cub Scout Leader of the Year

The Cub Scout Leader of the Year Award is given to a registered leader of a Cub Scout Pack other than the Cubmaster who has gone above and beyond in providing a quality Cub Scout program to his/her Pack. To be considered for this award a nominee must currently be a registered leader in their Pack.

Cub Scout Hiker Award

Given to the Pack with an outstanding outdoor program for the previous 12 months. (Self-Reported.)

Golden Spark Plug Award

For a unit level adult (registration with the BSA not required) who works tirelessly behind the scenes. Each unit can choose one.

2022 Journey to Excellence Unit Award

Journey to Excellence is the Boy Scouts of America program to help Packs, Troops, Crews, Ships and Posts to plan, monitor and evaluate their performance and their ability to serve youth.   There are specific criteria for the unit to plan and accomplish. These standards are reviewed each year and revised standards are published. This is a self-reporting unit award scheduled to be presented at the district dinner. After completing the correct 2022 form for your unit and obtaining the required signatures, please submit a copy to Kara at Kara.McKeon@scouting.org.

 

 

Council Awards and Recognition

Silver Beaver

The Silver Beaver is the highest and most prestigious honor awarded to a Scouting volunteer by a local council. This award recognizes individuals who truly go above and beyond to guarantee the availability of a quality Scouting program in the Narragansett Council.

The Silver Beaver Award recognizes volunteers who provide leadership at the council level.  Excellent nominees are those who actively provide leadership on council committees, council program events, fundraising programs, the executive board or in other ways advance the Scouting movement at a council level.  Typically, nominees have previously been recognized with the District Award of Merit.  Nominees must be registered volunteers.

Please consider nominating a dedicated Scouter that has influenced the program of Scouting in your area for this award.  

Nominate your hero!

 

North Star

This award, equivalent to the Silver Beaver, recognizes individuals that support Scouting in the council, the community, and youth across the region. That these recipients are NOT currently members of the Boy Scouts of America makes their service and dedication all the more remarkable.

Excellent nominees would be individuals that provide significant support to Scouting by supporting our community service projects, providing significant in-kind support to council programs, or promoting of Scouting in the council over a period of years.

Nominate your hero!

 

 

 

NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

223 Scituate Avenue
Cranston, RI 02921

Phone/Fax:401.351.8700
info@narragansettbsa.org
 

 

CAMP YAWGOOG 

 

61 Camp Yawgoog Rd
Rockville, RI 02873

 

campyawgoog@scouting.org