GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ALL LEADER AWARDS

Nominee does not have to be from your unit.

Nominee should not nominate him/herself. This defeats the whole purpose and spirit of the
award.

Nominee must not have already received the award for that position.

Nominees must live by the Scouter Code of Conduct.

All nominees must be fully trained in the position in which they’re being nominated. This
includes Youth Protection and the appropriate split for their unit position (or the equivalent
training program for when they assumed that position). Scoutmasters, and Advisors must have
also completed Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS).
Assistants may be nominated, as long as they meet the same training
requirements.

There will be only one award presented in each category with the exception of Extra Miler and
District Award of Merit. The nominating committee (see next paragraph) determines the number
of Extra Miler awards presented. The number of District Award of Merit awards presented is
determined by the number of units registered in the district, according to National Council
guidelines.

Nominations must be received in writing no later than the nomination deadline date to be considered by the nominating committee. This committee is composed of
the District Advancement Committee, the Key 3 (District Executive, District Chairman, District
Commissioner), and past recipients of the District Award of Merit and/or Silver Beaver. It will
have an uneven number of members.

If there are no nominations received for a particular category, that category will be eliminated
from the award banquet. There will be no carry over or changes of category by the nominating
committee to fill an award category.


AWARD LIST
EXTRA MILER - (Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing or District level)
Given for the person(s) who puts out extra effort to help get things done. It may be someone
who has previously earned an award in a leadership position, is still in that position and still
doing outstanding service beyond the expectation of duty. It may be for any adult pack, troop, or
crew leader, committee member, chartered organization representative, commissioner,
roundtable staff or someone else working at the district level.

SCOUTING FAMILY AWARD - (Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing or District level)
Given for the family that puts extra effort into the Scouting program and working with youth. Two adults should be registered leaders in Boys Scouts of America.  It may include their work with the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, church groups,
PTA, sports or academic groups.

UNIT COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE YEAR - (Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing)
Given to the person who has contributed toward the goals of Scouting above and beyond the call
of duty. Has provided leadership in their respective area(s) to assure success in each and every
program within the unit. Has provided sufficient effort in securing adequate leaders,
advancement, activities, membership growth and retention to their respective unit. May be
presented to a unit committee member or a unit committee chairman.

DEN LEADER OF THE YEAR
Given to the leader who has put forth extra effort to provide exceptional activities and leadership
to the youth of the unit. Has provided help when needed to the pack and committee leaders
without hope of personal recognition or gain. May be presented to a den leader, or assistant.

CUBMASTER OF THE YEAR
Given to the pack leader who exemplifies the Scouting way to the youth and adult members of
the unit. Provides adequate leaders, program, activity, growth, and advancement. Encourages
training of all unit leaders. Helps district leadership with areas of special concern. May be
presented to a cubmaster or assistant cubmaster.

SCOUTMASTER OF THE YEAR
Given to the troop leader who exemplifies the Scouting way to the youth and adult members of
the unit. Provides adequate leaders, program, activities, growth and advancement. Encourages
training of all unit leaders. Helps district leadership with areas of special concern. May be
presented to a scoutmaster or assistant scoutmaster.

VENTURING ADVISOR OF THE YEAR
Given to the crew advisor who best exemplifies the Scouting way to the youth members of the
crew. Provides adequate leaders, program, activities, growth and advancement. Encourages
training of all unit leaders. Helps district leadership in areas of special concern. May be
presented to the crew advisor or assistant.

DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT
The highest award the district bestows on one of its own. The nominee must have rendered
noteworthy service to the youth. The nature and value of noteworthy service to youth may
consist of a single plan or decisions that contributed vitally to the lives of large numbers of
youth, or it may have been given to a small group over an extended time. The nominee should
have contributed some type of service to youth outside of Scouting as well. Consideration
should be given to the nominee's position and the corresponding opportunity to render
outstanding service beyond the expectation of duty. The nominee's attitude toward, and
cooperation with, the district and council are to be taken into consideration as well.