District Awards and Recognition

Northwest District Dinner

Award Nomination Form

NW Dinner registration 

Northeast District Dinner

Award Nomination Form

NE Dinner registration

Southwest District Dinner

Award Nomination Form

SW Dinner registration

Southeast District Dinner

Award Nomination Form 

SE Dinner registration

Captain George Bucklin Award for Merit

This medal was provided for in the will of Captain George Bucklin, Scout Benefactor. Since the 1940’s, the Executive Board of the Narragansett Council has awarded one medal each year in each District for “long and faithful service”. This award is designed to recognize Scouters who have been outstandingly devoted. The recipients of the award should be head and shoulders above the average in loyalty and devotion to their Unit, Institution, District and in years of leadership.

Chartered Org/Sponsor of the Year

The Sponsor of the Year Award is given to a community organization which currently charters at least one Pack, Troop, Crew, Ship, or Post. Characteristics of sponsors that should be considered for this award include: providing resources to their unit(s) that allow the program to thrive, having leadership from the organization active within the unit(s), and making a difference in their community.

District Award of Merit

The District Award of Merit is a council award presented by districts in the same manner that the Silver Beaver is a national award presented by councils. The award is available to Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level. To be considered for this award the following should be considered of a nominee:

• Must be a registered Scouter
• Have rendered noteworthy service to youth in Scouting, outside Scouting, or both
• The nominee’s Scouting position and the opportunity to render outstanding service beyond the expectations of that position
• Their attitude and cooperation with the district and council.

Crew/Ship/Post/Club of the Year

Awarded to the Venturing Crew, Sea Scout Ship or Explorer Post or Club that has achieved excellence during this Scouting year.

Scoutmaster of the Year

 The Scoutmaster of the Year Award is given to a Scoutmaster who has gone above and beyond in providing a quality program to his/her Troop. To be considered for this award a nominee must be the current Scoutmaster of their Troop

Troop of the Year

The Troop of the Year Award is given to a Scouts BSA Troop that is currently chartered in the District. The Troop of the Year should be a Troop that actively recruits new Scouts, puts on a great Scouting program, and has trained and active leadership.

Cubmaster of the Year

The Cubmaster of the Year Award is given to a Cubmaster who has gone above and beyond in providing a quality Cub Scout program to his/her Pack. To be considered for this award a nominee must be the current Cubmaster of their Pack.

Pack of the Year

The Pack of the Year Award is given to a Cub Scout Pack that is currently chartered in the District. The Pack of the Year should be a Pack that actively recruits new Scouts, puts on a great Scouting program, and has trained and active leadership

Scouter of the Year

The Scouter of the Year Award is given to a registered leader of a Scouts BSA Troop other than the Scoutmaster who has gone above and beyond in providing a quality program to his/her Troop. To be considered for this award a nominee must currently be a registered leader in their Troop.

Dirty Boot Troop Award

Given to the troop who has logged the most nights camping in the previous 12 months. (Self-Reported.)

Cub Scout Leader of the Year

The Cub Scout Leader of the Year Award is given to a registered leader of a Cub Scout Pack other than the Cubmaster who has gone above and beyond in providing a quality Cub Scout program to his/her Pack. To be considered for this award a nominee must currently be a registered leader in their Pack.

Cub Scout Hiker Award

Given to the Pack with an outstanding outdoor program for the previous 12 months. (Self-Reported.)

Golden Spark Plug Award

For a unit level adult (registration with the BSA not required) who works tirelessly behind the scenes. Each unit can choose one.

2022 Journey to Excellence Unit Award

Journey to Excellence is the Boy Scouts of America program to help Packs, Troops, Crews, Ships and Posts to plan, monitor and evaluate their performance and their ability to serve youth.   There are specific criteria for the unit to plan and accomplish. These standards are reviewed each year and revised standards are published. This is a self-reporting unit award scheduled to be presented at the district dinner. After completing the correct 2022 form for your unit and obtaining the required signatures, please submit a copy to Kara at Kara.McKeon@scouting.org.