Awards Archives - Aaron On Scouting

It’s time to nominate Scouters for the Silver Antelope award

September 26, 2023 0

Created in 1942, the Silver Antelope honors registered Scouters who have demonstrated exceptional character and distinguished service to youth in their territory.

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

August 1, 2023 0

It is time to nominate deserving volunteers for the 2024 Silver Buffalo Award.

Bravo Zulu to the recipients of the 2023 National Sea Scout Leadership Award

June 14, 2023 0

Let’s also say “Bravo Zulu” (the nautical way to say “well done”) to the most recent award recipients.

Four volunteers receive 2023 Silver World Award for international service to Scouting

June 1, 2023 0

The Silver World Award is one of the ways the Boy Scouts of America recognizes that the Scouting movement reaches far beyond the BSA itself. The BSA honored the 2023 winners this week at the National Annual Meeting.

Scouters receive 2023 Silver Buffalo, Silver Antelope awards, Scouting’s top national and territorial volunteer honors

June 1, 2023 4

The Silver Buffalo and Silver Antelope recipients were honored at this year’s National Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

Steve, Colton and Becky Lutz at Philmont Scout Ranch on their way to the Grand Slam

Scout mom shares BSA’s Grand Slam award with her family

May 11, 2023 6

Becky Lutz, along with her husband, Steve, and son, Colton, says the Scouting experience has been invaluable for her whole family. The entire family earned the Grand Slam award for visiting all four national high-adventure bases.

Sea Scout becomes first in council to earn Duke of Edinburgh’s award

May 1, 2023 3

Eliza Sutton saw how earning The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award would enhance her personal organization and leadership skills — and even how she plays the viola.

Meet your 2023 National Duty to God Award recipients

March 27, 2023 1

The National Duty to God Award recognizes adults for their transformational leadership in supporting the spiritual foundation of Scouting.

Sea Scout’s project sheds light on the importance of proper fishing line disposal

February 23, 2023 2

Disposing of monofilament fishing line is a tricky thing. A properly planned and executed recycling program is the answer, but not all marinas and other fishing areas have such a system in place. That’s where Sea Scout Quinn Laffey — and other public servants like him – can help.

Scouting’s core leadership awards can help you be a better leader

December 23, 2022 0

Since kids don’t grow up overnight, it can sometimes be hard to tell from week to week how much of a difference you’re making as a Scouting volunteer. The BSA’s training awards and keys can help you track your progress and help you be more successful.