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Scouting America names its 2025 National Alumnus of the Year

May 16, 2025 0

Scouting Alumni, the official alumni association of Scouting America, has named Michael Thompson of Greenville, South Carolina, its 2025 National Alumnus of the Year, as announced at the 2025 National Annual Meeting.

Scouting America recognizes the 2025 recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award, presented for distinguished service to youth

May 15, 2025 0

The 2025 recipients of the Silver Buffalo Award include volunteers from all over the country who have shaped almost every aspect of Scouting. Each of them has provided truly noteworthy and extraordinary service to youth.

Meet your 2025 Silver Buffalo, Silver Antelope classes

March 20, 2025 0

Scouting America volunteers help transform the lives of this country’s youth, preparing them to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes.

Scouting America unveils new medals for Distinguished Conservation Service Award

November 13, 2024 5

The Distinguished Conservation Service Award medal is for youth who Scouting’s highest award for conservation. The Distinguished Conservationist Award medal is for adults with more than 20 years of distinguished service in conservation.

Here’s how to nominate Scouters for the Silver Antelope Award

October 10, 2024 0

Forms and additional documentation must be submitted electronically no later than Dec. 15, 2024.

National Sea Scout flagship’s secret? Let the youth lead

August 7, 2024 0

Scouting is fun, and quite often, really silly. The Sea Scouts in Ship 502 of Houston, Texas, embrace the silliness.

Here’s how to nominate Scouters for Scouting’s top honor for volunteers

August 1, 2024 0

It is time to nominate deserving volunteers for the 2025 Silver Buffalo Award.

A photo of a kayaker carrying a bag of trash to shore

Announcing Scouting for Clean Waterways, a new conservation program for all Scouts

June 6, 2024 8

Scouting for Clean Waterways is a nationwide Scouting effort designed to inspire Scouts to reduce personal consumption of disposable plastics and actively participate in cleaning waterways in their local communities.

NESA recognizes most recent winners of its Distinguished Service Award

May 22, 2024 1

The NESA Distinguished Service Award is reserved for those who have provided service over a sustained period of years to NESA, dedicating themselves to the promotion of Eagle Scouting, staying active or returning to Scouting, and promoting and helping young people earning the rank of Eagle Scout.

Order of the Arrow announces 2024 Distinguished Service Award recipients

May 16, 2024 1

When the number of recipients of a particular award is so small that Scouting America can publish the list in its entirety, you know you’re dealing with a prestigious award.