PRINCESS ANNE DISTRICT Nomination Packet for the Annual Awards Deadline of Submission: February 16, 2018

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1 PRINCESS ANNE DISTRICT Nomination Packet for the Annual Awards Deadline of Submission: February 16, 2018 Each year the Princess Anne District honors its adult volunteers by conferring awards for a variety of positions. The District Awards selection committee looks to the Scouting community as a whole to make nominations of those deserving recognition. Nominations may be submitted by fellow Scouters, Scouts, Scout parents, or a friend of Scouting. Nominations do not require unit approval; they are submitted directly to the District Awards Selection Committee. Do you feel a Boy Scouter, Cub Scouter, Venturing Leader, District Committee Member or Commissioner deserves to be recognized? Please read the requirements carefully for each award to make certain your nominee is eligible to receive it. For all registered positions, the nominee will be verified against National s database as being registered in that position. Nominees will only be considered for the awards for which they are nominated. A person may be nominated for more than one award, each requiring a separate form. The write up should be specific to the position for which the nominee is being recognized. Explain what they are doing in their Scouting role. All nominations are held in confidence. Do not notify nominee to avoid disappointment. Award winners will be announced at the Annual District Dinner. All nominations must be received by the District Executive, Dana Mott, on or before the posted deadline. No forms will be accepted after this day!!! District Award of Merit nominations must be submitted on the Nomination for the Award of Merit form, by BSA policy. This is the highest award the District can bestow upon a volunteer. If you wish to make a nomination, but cannot provide all the information, please still make the submission following the steps below: 1. On the Nomination for the Award of Merit form, complete as much of the requested information as you are able; the nominee s name, unit, and so on. 2. Provide a written explanation for making the nomination in relation to their Scouting. 3. Submit the nomination form to the Awards Selection Committee coordinator. The coordinator will complete the research of all information on the nominees prior to the selection process. Nominations for all other Princess Anne District Awards should be written in a word format. Each nomination should have their own page. They must be submitted to the Council office, by mail or by . Nominations, other than , should be placed in a sealed envelope marked Princess Anne District Awards Submission. Name and contact information of the person submitting the nominations is requested. Mail all nominations to: Princess Anne Awards Committee Tidewater Council 1032 Heatherwood Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23455

2 PRINCESS ANNE DISTRICT NOMINATION SUBMISSION FORM Use this form for all Princess Anne Award nominations, not the Award of Merit An individual may be submitted for more than one award, but each award requires its own unique submission Anyone is allowed to make submission for nomination: Scouters, Scouts, Parents, Friend Nominations are submitted directly to the Committee and do not require unit approval Statements should be relevant to the award for which you are nominating the individual. We do appreciate other work within the community, but the Committee will judge on the work done during the last calendar year for the position of recognition. A picture of the nominee would be helpful to the committee. Please remember that all nominations are held in confidence to avoid disappointment. This nomination is submitted by: Contact Phone: and NOMINEE: Please check unit type: Pack Troop Crew District Unit #: AWARD TITLE for this submission: Please state what this individual has done during the past calendar year in the position stated: (Note: You are not limited to the space below. Additional sheets are welcome and please title.) Awards Committee Use (Verification): Scouter ID# Registered for 2017: Registered for Position of Nomination: Trained:

3 Boy Scout Program Awards For the following awards, the nominee must be: A registered adult for at least 2 years They must have been registered for that Scouting position being recognized during the last calendar year They must be fully trained for that Scouting position They must have been active in Scouting during the entire calendar year They must have shown outstanding leadership They must have a good rapport with scouts, other leaders, and parents BOY SCOUT COMMITTEE CHAIR OF THE YEAR BOY SCOUT COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE YEAR SCOUTMASTER OF THE YEAR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER OF THE YEAR The following Boy Scout awards have their own requirements: BOY SCOUT SPARKPLUG AWARD Must show an inspirational attitude towards the Boy Scout program Does not have to be registered Active in Boy Scouts less than two years HOOKED ON BOY SCOUTING AWARD A newly registered Boy Scout adult leader (being registered with BSA for the first time in the last calendar year) Completed required training for registered position in a timely manner Displays outstanding leadership, Scouting spirit, and willingness to learn and assist in making things happen within the Scouting program in which they are registered

4 For the following awards, the nominee must be: Cub Scout Program Awards A registered adult for at least 2 years They must have been registered for that Scouting position being recognized during the last calendar year They must be fully trained for the Scouting position of recognition They must have been active in that Scouting position during the entire calendar year They must have a good rapport with Scouts, other leaders, and parents Must have shown recognizable leadership and rapport with Scouts, their parents and/or Scouters CUB COMMITTEE CHAIR OF THE YEAR CUB COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE YEAR CUBMASTER OF THE YEAR ASSISSTANT CUBMASTER OF THE YEAR For the following awards, the nominee must be: Must be a registered Den Leader or Assistant Den Leader for at least 4 months during the calendar year Must be fully trained for the position of recognition Must show an inspirational attitude towards the Cub Scout program They must have a good rapport with Scouts, other leaders, and parents TIGER DEN LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD WOLF DEN LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD BEAR DEN LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD WEBELOS DEN LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD ARROW OF LIGHT LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD The following Cub Scout awards have their own requirements: CUB SCOUT SPARKPLUG AWARD Must show an inspirational attitude towards the Cub Scout program Does not have to be registered Active in Cub Scouts less than two years HOOKED ON CUB SCOUTING AWARD A new adult Scouter with a Pack (1st time being registered in the BSA was in 2017) Displays outstanding leadership, Scouting spirit, and willingness to learn and assist in making things happen within the Scouting program in which they are registered

5 Venturing Program Awards For the following awards, the nominee must be: A registered adult for at least 2 years They must have been registered for that Venturing position being recognized during the last calendar year They must be fully trained for that Venturing position They must have been active in Venturing during the entire calendar year They must have shown outstanding leadership They must have a good rapport with Venturers, other leaders, and parents VENTURING CREW COMMITTEE CHAIR OF THE YEAR VENTURING CREW COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE YEAR ADVISOR OF THE YEAR ASSOCIATE ADVISOR OF THE YEAR The following Venturing awards have their own requirements: VENTURING SPARKPLUG AWARD Must show an inspirational attitude towards the Venturing program Does not have to be registered Active in Venturing less than two years HOOKED ON VENTURING AWARD A newly registered Venturing adult leader (being registered with BSA for the first time in the last calendar year) Completed required training for registered position in a timely manner Displays outstanding leadership, Scouting spirit, and willingness to learn and assist in making things happen within the Scouting program in which they are registered

6 DISTRICT LEVEL AWARDS COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR Must be active on the Commissioner s Staff Must be a registered Commissioner for at least one year Must have shown recognizable leadership and rapport with units DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE YEAR Must be active on the District Committee Must be a registered member of the District Committee for at least one year Must have shown recognizable leadership and rapport with units HOOKED ON THE DISTRICT AWARD A new Commissioner or District Committee Member (1st time registered as a Commissioner or District Committee was in 2017) Displays outstanding leadership, Scouting spirit, and willingness to learn and assist in making things happen within the Scouting program in which they are assigned

7 NOMINATION FOR THE DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT District Award of Merit NOTE: The nomination is confidential. To avoid possible disappointment, please do not advise nominee in any way of your action in his or her behalf. Council District Unit TO THE DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT COMMITTEE: It is a pleasure to present for your consideration for the DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT: Name Address City or Town Zip Currently registered in Scouting as The nominee has earned the following (provide dates): Den Leader s Training Award or Den Leader Award Den Leader Coach s Training Award or Den Leader Coach Award Cubmaster Award Cub Scouter Award Webelos Den Leader Award Scouter s Training Award Scouter s Key Scouter s Religious Award Silver Beaver Order of the Arrow Wood Badge Venturing Awards Distinguished Commissioner Service Award Other (specify) The noteworthy service upon which this nomination is based follows: (Furnish as much information as possible. For example: president, Rotary Club; vestryman, St. Paul s Church; chairman, Red Cross campaign; vice-president, PTA; medical director, hospital; Cubmaster, 3 years; Scoutmaster, 4 years; Venturing Advisor, 3 years; commissioner, etc. Use additional paper, if necessary.) Date of nomination Name of person making nomination Position in Scouting Contact number

8 GENERAL INFORMATION 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. The award is made available annually on the basis of 1 for each 25 traditional units or fraction thereof. The district need not present all the awards to which it is entitled each year. 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. REQUIREMENTS 1. A nominee must be a registered Scouter. 2. A nominee must have rendered noteworthy service to youth in Scouting, outside Scouting, or both. Note: The nature and value of noteworthy service to youth may consist of a single plan or decisions that contributed vitally to the lives of large numbers of youth or it may have been given to a small group over an extended period of time. 3. Consideration must be given to the nominee s Scouting position and the corresponding opportunity to render outstanding service beyond the expectations of that Scouting position. 4. The nominee s attitude toward and cooperation with the district and/or council is to be taken into consideration. 5. Nominations cannot be considered for posthumous awards. PROCEDURE 1. Annually, district chairmen will appoint a temporary special District Award of Merit committee of not more than five persons who will consider all candidates and make recommendations of those to receive the award to the council through the Scout executive. 2. The Scout executive will inform the district chairman of those nominations approved by the council committee. 3. The following procedure is suggested for such presentation ceremonies: a. The recipient and spouse should be in attendance at the annual meeting or recognition dinner. b. A district and/or council officer should explain the award and its significance. c. Eagle Scouts or Silver Award Venturers should be asked to escort the recipients to a place of honor at the head table or on stage. d. A suitable citation for each recipient should be read indicating what each has done in Scouting. e. The award (certificate, No ; plaque, No ; and lapel pin, No ) may be presented at this time with appropriate congratulations. f. The only uniform insignia which accompanies this award is an embroidered overhand knot, No g. A group picture may be taken for use in neighborhood or community newspapers (district responsibility). District approval Council approval #33720C Boy Scouts of America 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane P.O. Box Irving, Texas C 2014 Printing