Serving Scouts in Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, and San Juan Counties

Advancement

 

Nomination Forms

There are many forms available in Scouting. Nomination forms for the many different awards are available on the National Boy Scout Website. District-specific forms are generally found on each of the district's own web pages.

Scoutmaster Award of Merit

The chair of the troop committee has the responsibility of nominating the Scoutmaster on behalf of the patrol leaders' council and the troop committee.

 

District Award of Merit

The highest award that is given to a Scouter at the District level. The District Award of Merit is awarded by a District to volunteer and professional adults for service to youth in the District. A person may receive the District Award of Merit more than once from different districts but there are no provisions for wearing more than one.

 

Silver Beaver Award

The Silver Beaver Award is presented for distinguished service to young people within a BSA local council. More than 50,000 recognitions have been conferred to date. As with the Silver Antelope, a recipient must be a registered adult member of the BSA.

 

Venturing Leadership Award

The Venturing Leadership Award is presented by councils, areas, regions, and the BSA National Council to Venturers and adults who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Venturing Code.