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The Silver Beaver Award Nomination Form is a document used to nominate registered Scouters for the Silver Beaver Award, a distinguished service award from the Boy Scouts of America. Established in 1931, this award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to youth at the council level. The form requires detailed information about the nominee's service, training, and community involvement, and emphasizes confidentiality regarding the nomination process.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Silver Beaver nomination form in the editor.
Begin by entering the nominee's full name and spouse’s name in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy as this will appear on the award certificate.
Fill in the home address, including city, state, zip code, and country. This information is crucial for communication regarding the nomination.
Provide contact details such as home phone and mobile phone numbers to facilitate any necessary follow-up.
Complete the sections detailing the nominee's scouting position, unit type and number, and district name. This helps establish their involvement in Scouting.
In the 'Record of Service' section, chronologically list all registered adult positions held within Boy Scouts of America along with relevant dates.
Indicate training courses completed by the nominee. Specify whether they participated or served as staff for each course listed.
Conclude by providing confirmation of the nominee's character and service contributions, ensuring all required signatures are included before submission.

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What is the hardest award to get in BSA?

Its a tough award to earn, with only 4% of all Boy Scouts docHubing Eagle Scout rank. Potentially even more demanding than the Eagle Scout award, and certainly rarer, is the Hornaday award. Just how difficult is the Hornaday award to earn? On average, only 12 Scouts per year earn the Hornaday award!

How many silver beavers are there?

Silver Beaver Award Country United States Created 1931 Awarded for Distinguished service to youth in a council Recipients 50,000+4 more rows

What is the significance of the Silver Beaver?

The Silver Beaver Award was introduced in 1931 and is a council‐level distinguished service award of the Scouting America. Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. A limited number of Silver Beaver awards are awarded each year.

What is the difference between a Silver Buffalo and a Silver Beaver?

There are three awards given at different levels of Scouting as recognition for extraordinary service, known as the Silver Awards. These awards are the Silver Beaver at the Council Level, The Silver Antelope at the Region Level, and the Silver Buffalo at the National Level.

What is the rarest award in Scouting?

The rarest U.S. Scouting honor received is the Silver World Award; or world-wide, the Silver Fox Award. I agree with some others who say that the Honor Medal with Crossed Palms is the rarest U.S. Scouting award or recognition still being awarded, followed by the Distinguished Conservation Service Award/Hornaday Medal.

Is the Silver Beaver Award a big deal?

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest recognition a Scout council can bestow on an adult volunteer leader. The award is presented to those volunteers who have provided noteworthy service that impacts the lives of youth and who have made outstanding contributions to the Scouting program.

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