Scouting wouldn’t be possible without the incredible volunteers who lead with heart, inspire youth, and serve their communities with dedication. The Alamo Area Council is now accepting nominations for several of Scouting America’s most prestigious awards, to be presented at the 2026 Council Awards Banquet.
Now’s your chance to recognize a standout volunteer who has made a lasting impact in your unit, district, or across the council.
🗓️ All nominations are due by October 1, 2025.
Council Duty to God Award
This award recognizes Scouters who demonstrate transformational leadership in promoting the spiritual foundation of Scouting. Open to individuals of all faiths, this award honors those who prepare youth for life through faith, fellowship, and service.
📥 Download the Duty to God Award nomination form
District Award of Merit
This is the highest honor a district can bestow on a volunteer or professional. It recognizes outstanding service to youth at the district level. Remember, in our council, the 583 is a single district!
📥 Download the District Award of Merit nomination form
BSA Alumni Award
Presented to those who have demonstrated exceptional involvement in alumni programs, NESA activities, and alumni engagement efforts.
📥 Download the Alumni Award nomination form
Silver Beaver Award
Introduced in 1931, the Silver Beaver Award is a council-level distinguished service award. It recognizes registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through exceptional service to Scouting, their community, and non-Scouting youth.
📥 Download the Silver Beaver nomination form
Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award
Recognizes efforts to bring Scouting to youth from rural or low-income urban backgrounds.
Asian American Spirit of Scouting Service Award
Recognizes those who’ve expanded Scouting for Asian American communities.
🔗 Asian American Award Info
¡Scouting…Vale la Pena! Service Award
Honors service to Hispanic/Latino youth and communities through Scouting.
🔗 Vale la Pena Award Info
Torch of Gold Award
Recognizes extraordinary service to Scouts with special needs.
🔗 Torch of Gold Award Info
How to Submit Nominations
Each award has unique criteria—be sure to review the application thoroughly and submit your nominations before the listed deadlines. Turn completed forms in to the Alamo Area Council Office or online through our form submissions portal.
Let’s celebrate the volunteers who keep the Scouting flame alive. Start your nomination today!
