Awards & Recognition

The most prestigious council-level award, the Silver Beaver Award recognizes distinguished service. Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through years of service given to the Council.

This award recognizes registered Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature across our programs.

The Sidney C. Singer Service-to-Youth Award recognizes a dedicated Piedmont adult volunteer (whether or not in Scouting) who exemplifies the Council’s mission to provide exceptional and inclusive programs to girls and boys in Piedmont and surrounding communities.

This award recognizes adult volunteers for their long-time service to Scouting. Harry Thomas was one of the first Piedmont Scouts in 1910 who served Scouting continuously until his death in 1964. In 1950, Thomas established an annual award to be presented in recognition of services to Scouting and to encourage other young adults who had achieved Eagle Rank to return as an adult Scout leader. Contact the Scout Executive to make a nomination.

The President’s Award recognizes significant contribution and service from an Executive Board member that has made a significant positive impact on Piedmont Scouting. Recipients are selected by the Executive Board President.

This award was established in 1985 to recognize volunteers who have provided outstanding service to their unit in the past year. Awards are presented for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Venturing/Exploring units. Awardees are selected by the leadership in their respective units.

Piedmont Scouting has presented over 1,200 Eagle Scout, Quartermaster and Venturing Silver Awards since 1921.

This highly prized award recognizes outstanding Piedmont Scouting youth who have demonstrated significant leadership in their Scouting careers.

The National Advancement/Award Quick Reference provides a summary of all rank advancement requirements from Tenderfoot to Eagle and special award opportunities.