AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS
SILVER BEAVER AWARD
For distinguished and noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth by registered Scouters in any program area within the territory under the jurisdiction of the local council.
TRAILBLAZER AWARD
The Trailblazer Award is a council award presented to a Scouter who has achieved significant accomplishments on a council level over a 24-month period. The accomplishments should be directly related to the Council Vision Statement and Strategic Plan.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD
Presented to youth members who have achieved excellence in scholastics, shown outstanding involvement in the community, and demonstrated exceptional dedication and outstanding leadership qualities in the council.
ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Alumnus of the Year Award was established to recognize alumni of Scouting America who, over a sustained period, have used the skills and values they learned through their association with Scouting to make significant and long-lasting contributions to the Scouting alumni movement, to Scouting in general and their communities on a council-wide basis.
EAGLE SCOUT HALL OF FAME
The Patriots’ Path Council Eagle Scout Hall of Fame Award was established to recognize Eagle Scouts who, after 25 years or longer of having received the Eagle Scout Award, have reached a high level of success in their chosen field and demonstrated a strong record of volunteer leadership service to the Patriots’ Path Council and their community.
OTHER AWARDS AND INFORMATION
The Venturing Leadership Award recognizes Venturers and Venturing Advisors who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law.
The Sea Scout Leadership Award is presented by councils, territories, and the National Council to Sea Scouts and Sea Scouters who have made exceptional contributions to Sea Scouting and who exemplify the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, and the Sea Scout Promise.
The Council Duty to God Award was created to recognize registered Scouters who have demonstrated an exemplary history of transformational leadership in supporting and promoting the spiritual foundation of Scouting at the local Council level.
The Torch of Gold Award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service in the area of Scouts with special needs.
The training awards and keys are designed to recognize unit Scouters for tenure, training, and performance in their leadership roles.
- Den Leader Training Award
- Scouter’s Training Award for Cub Scout Leaders
- Scouter’s Training Award for Scouts BSA Leaders
- Scouter’s Training Award for Venturing Leaders
- Scouter’s Training Award for Sea Scouts Leaders
- Cubmaster’s Key
- Scoutmaster’s Key
- Advisor’s Key
- Skipper’s Key
- District Committee Key
- District Committee Scouter’s Training Award
The Winthrop Rockefeller Award recognizes volunteers who have provided visionary leadership through service and giving in leading their council on the path of financial sustainability.
Recommendations must be submitted through the council on the applicable National form within 6 months of the occurrence of the event, and must be supported by written statements, photos and other information.
It shall be wholly within the discretion of the National Court of Honor to determine, from evidence presented, which award, if any, shall be made. Awards are issued in the name of Scouting America. These awards are as follows:
Honor Medal With Crossed Palms — The Honor Medal With Crossed Palms may be awarded in exceptional cases to a youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated both unusual heroism and extraordinary skill or resourcefulness in saving or attempting to save life at extreme risk to self.
Honor Medal — The Honor Medal may be awarded to a youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated unusual heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save a life at considerable risk to self.
Heroism Award — The Heroism Award may be awarded to a youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save a life at minimum risk to self.
Medal of Merit — The Medal of Merit may be awarded to a youth member or adult leader who has performed some outstanding act of service of a rare or exceptional character that reflects an uncommon degree of concern for the well-being of others.
National Certificate of Merit — The National Certificate of Merit, No. 92-214, may be awarded to a youth member or adult leader who has performed a significant act of service that is deserving of special national recognition.
The Patriots’ Path Council Camping Hall of Fame Award recognizes deserving individuals who have had a profound impact on delivering outstanding camping programs to the Scouts, families, and leaders we serve.
Patriots’ Path Council Camping Hall of Fame Nomination Form
Patriots’ Path Council Camping Hall of Fame Past Recipient List