The Dan Beard Eagle Scout Association (ESA) recognizes Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters who have provided opportunity, experience, leadership, and guidance in advancing our youth to Eagle Scouts. The Dan Beard ESA Scoutmaster Award was created to recognize the influence that these Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters have shown in being mentors and role models to the youth of the Dan Beard Council (DBC).

The nominee need not be an Eagle Scout, but must:

• Be currently registered as a Scoutmaster (SM) or an Assistant Scoutmaster (ASM)* , or have been a SM or an ASM*, with registration that ended no more than three years ago (i.e., March 31st two years ago to present).
• Was the SM or ASM* of a troop when one or more youth achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in DBC.
• Provided for the development of youth leadership within the troop.
• Projected a positive image of Scouting in the community.
  
  *Nominations for an Assistant Scoutmaster must be submitted by the Scoutmaster.

Please note that the following information will be needed to complete this nomination form:

• Nominee Contact and General SM/ASM Position Information (see questions below in this section of the nomination form)
  
• Nominee Training Information (optional)
  
• Answers for the following Nomination Questions (the nominator may want to prepare these prior to starting this online nomination form):
  How does this SM/ASM provide leadership and guidance to their troop?
  How is this SM/ASM a role model and mentor to the youth? (give examples)
  How is this SM/ASM a positive influence to the local community?
  Why should this SM/ASM receive this award?
  
• Nominator's (i.e., Your) Contact Information

Please complete this form and submit it online no later than 4/15/2024.

The Dan Beard ESA Scoutmaster Award recipient(s) will be selected by the Dan Beard ESA from the nominations submitted during the CURRENT year only. The recipient(s) will be recognized at an appropriate event.

More information is available on the Dan Beard ESA page. All nominations must be received by the due date.

Please accept this Dan Beard ESA Scoutmaster Award nomination for: