Volunteer Awards and Recognition

Created in 1931, this is the council’s distinguished service award for adult volunteers who have made a real impact on young people.

• Nominee must be 21 or older and a registered Scouter
• Former professional Scouters must be at least five years past their employment
• Other council employees are eligible based on volunteer service only
• Not awarded posthumously

Often seen as the Silver Beaver’s counterpart for people outside Scouting. Examples include a business owner who donated land, a doctor who gives Scouts free physicals, or a school superintendent who supports the council.

• Nominee must not be a registered member
• Share as much detail as you can about their support
• Not awarded posthumously

Open to people of every faith.

• Five or more years of leadership at the council or territorial level and within their faith tradition
• Has already received an adult religious recognition
• A strong record of moral and ethical leadership in the community

A Narragansett Council honor for someone who has built a culture of safety, put good practices in place, and helped make Scouting safe for everyone.

Recognizes union members who have made a positive difference for youth through Scouting, for example by promoting the American Labor merit badge, recruiting, or forming union-sponsored units. Accomplishments count more than years of service.

Honors people whose dedication and advocacy help every Scout, regardless of ability, take full part in Scouting.

For an adult or an organization that has made Scouting more accessible to youth who face barriers to joining. Any registered Scouter may submit a nomination. Not awarded posthumously.

The top recognition for Exploring. Can go to adult Exploring leaders or to schools, businesses, unions, government agencies and community groups that lead the program.

Funded through the will of Captain George Bucklin and given since the 1940s. One medal per district each year goes to a Scouter who stands out for loyalty and years of leadership.

• Must be a registered Scouter
• Has served youth in Scouting, outside Scouting, or both
• Went beyond what their position requires
• Works well with the district and council

For a Scoutmaster who has gone above and beyond to deliver a great program to their troop.

For a registered troop leader, other than the Scoutmaster, who has gone above and beyond.

For a Cubmaster who has gone above and beyond to deliver a great Cub Scout program to their pack.

For a registered pack leader, other than the Cubmaster, who has gone above and beyond.

For a unit-level adult who works tirelessly behind the scenes. Registration is not required, and each unit may choose one.

A pack chartered in the district that recruits new Scouts, runs a great program, and has trained, active leaders.

A troop chartered in the district that recruits new Scouts, runs a great program, and has trained, active leaders.

Goes to the troop with the most nights camping in the past 12 months. Troops report their own numbers.

Goes to the pack with an outstanding outdoor program over the past 12 months. Packs report their own activities.

For an organization that sponsors at least one pack, troop, crew, ship or post, gives its units what they need to thrive, and makes a difference in its community.