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NEW - Sliver Beaver Nomination DUE DATE is NOW November 30, 2011
This is a date change from December 31, 2011

District Adult Awards and Recognition sub-committee (DASC)
Montgomery District Advancement Committee

BSA provides for the recognition of adults who are involved in the Scouting program and demonstrate distinguished service to youth. These "Scouters" have similar opportunities as the youth to either earn or be recognized for their commitment to the scouting program. These awards are worn as knots over the left pocket on the official scout uniform. At the bottom of this page is a listing of the awards and their progress sheets.

Scroll down for details & the forms used to record achievement and participation.

Montgomery District Outstanding Unit Scouter Award

Montgomery District is replacing the former Spark Plug Award with the new Outstanding Unit Scouter Award. The Montgomery District Outstanding Unit Scouter Award (MDOUSA) is a unit level award that gives recognition to registered adult Scouters for their significant contributions to their respective units. The Outstanding Unit Scouter Award is a District award presented on behalf of units in the same way that the District Award of Merit is a Council award presented by the District, and the Silver Beaver Award is a National award presented by the Council.   Selections are due annually no later than late April/early May; watch the Flash for exact date.

Click HERE or the image to view and/or download the document (PDF) describing the eligibility, selection criteria, submission process and award presentation.

District and Council Recognition

Recipients of the District Award of Merit (District level) and the Silver Beaver (Council level) are nominated and awarded these recognitions by the District Key 3 and the NCAC, respectively. The nominations are received by the Chairman of the Awards and Recognition sub-committee of the Montgomery District Advancement & Recognition (YAR) Committee. They are due and should be submitted by December 31st. each year.  Mr. Rob Heider is the Chairman of the Awards and Recognition sub-committee and can be reached at mdadvancement@yahoo.com for more details. 

Click here for an editable PDF form.  Complete the form for the nominee and submit to Rob Heider.

Montgomery 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. It is not appropriate to nominate a Scouter who has already received this award. A professional Scouter or other council employee may not receive this award based on employment service. However, a professional Scouter or employee who also serves as a volunteer Scouter may be eligible, based on volunteer service.
   There are Montgomery District Scouters who have given outstanding service to youth in our district and/or our community who you believe should receive the District Award of Merit (DOAM). Now is the time to give them the recognition they richly deserve!  Please take the time to nominate that deserving Scouter! The District Award of Merit is a council award presented at the district level to honor those who have given outstanding service at the district level.
   The nomination form (PDF) with instructions is available by clicking here or you can go to the NCAC website. The form and the supporting information is due to Rob no later than December 31, of this year. Please contact Rob Heider at the contact information noted below for additional guidance and instruction in completing this form.

Nomination forms for the DOAM award should be sent to Rob either via e-mail or regular mail. Rob will be happy to provide you with his mailling address and be of assistance in helping you understand how to write these nominations. Please put the award name in the subject of the email.

Rob Heider
Chair, Montgomery District Adult Awards and Recognition sub-committee
Vice-chair, Montgomery District Advancement (YAR) Committee
mdadvancement@yahoo.com

Silver Beaver

  The Boy Scouts of America, acting through the National Court of Honor, may award the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to youth: ? (b) The award is made for noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth by registered Cub Scouters, Scouters, Varsity Scouters, and Venturing leaders within the territory under the jurisdiction of a local (NCAC) council. The Silver Beaver nomination (PDF) document is available by clicking here or you can go to the NCAC web page containing forms and documents. Please contact Rob Heider at mdadvancement@yahoo.com for additional guidance and instruction in completing this form.

The nomination form and supporting information packet for the Silver Beaver award should be placed in a sealed envelop with "Silver Beaver Nomination" on the outside and either delivered or mailed to the Marriott Scout Service Center ONLY.  All nominations MUST be received at the MSSC no later than NOVEMBER 30 December 31, of this year.

Rob Heider will be available to provide assistance in understanding how to write these nominations but they are submitted directly to the MSSC. 

National Capital Area Council, BSA
Lobby Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Marriott Scout Service Center
9190 Rockville Pike
Bethesda MD 20814-3897
301-530-9360 ? 301-564-9513 FAX
Interactive Map: Marriott Scout Service Center

NEW  2010 Class of District Award of Merit Recipients