Everyone deserves a “Thank you” for a job well done!
Each district ends their Scouting year with a volunteer recognition dinner. Units, individuals and organizations that have gone above and beyond are recognized at their respective district’s dinner.
In addition, earned awards like training awards, veteran’s awards, and other Scouting Knots are awarded to those who have earned them over the past Scouting year.
Your help is needed! Do you know a Scouter or unit in your district who might be deserving of one of these awards? Please let us know below!
Nominations open in beginning of February and close at the end of March
Northwest District Dinner
Northeast District Dinner
Southwest District Dinner
Southeast District Dinner
Individual Awards
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
For a unit level adult (registration with the BSA not required) who works tirelessly behind the scenes. Each unit can choose one.
Unit Awards
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.
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.
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.
Given to the troop who has logged the most nights camping in the previous 12 months. (Self-Reported.)
Given to the Pack with an outstanding outdoor program for the previous 12 months. (Self-Reported.)