All registered adults have the opportunity to receive training awards as well as awards for starting a new unit. There are also awards for those registered leaders who go above and beyond in their Unit, District and at the Council level. See some of those opportunities to recognize someone below.

Silver Beaver Nominations

Do you know an extraordinary Scouter? The Silver Beaver Award is for Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within the Spirit of Adventure Council. Nominations for Awards, including Silver Beaver are due April 1st. The Silver Beaver Awards will be presented as well as Veteran Awards, Venturing Awards, and other recognitions at the Annual Council Recognition Dinner.

Please submit all forms and applications to Angela Rzeszut or delivered to the Woburn Service Center (2 Tower Office Park, Woburn MA 01801).

NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award

The Spirit of Adventure Council is now accepting Nominations for the, NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA). This prestigious award is granted by the local Council’s NESA committee to Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at the local, state, or national level. The NOESA recognizes Eagle Scouts whose efforts have made a positive impact in the community. This Award will be presented at the Eagle Recognition Dinner scheduled for Sunday, May 21, 2023 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Danvers.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 17, 2023. Nominations may be submitted via email to Steve.Burrill@scoutspirit.org or mailed to the Council Service Center at:

The Spirit of Adventure Council

 2 Tower Office Park

 Woburn, MA 01801

Attn: Jenny Trickett

Along with the Nomination Form please submit a separate page outlining how this individual has demonstrated they have met the requirements for this award. 

W.D. Boyce Award

Did you organize a new unit this year? You may qualify for the W.D. Boyce Award.

Scouter's Training & Scouter's Key Award

These awards can be earned by Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scout leaders as well as District Committee members. For more information on these and other awards, click the button below.

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