• Silver Beaver Award

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. Nominations are recommended by the local council and approved by the Scouting America National Council. Greater St. Louis Area Scouting presented its first Silver Beaver Awards in January 1932.

The council recognizes its newest Silver Beaver honorees each year at the annual Council Recognition Event. For more info on the award and this year's reconition event, visit: https://stlbsa.org/advancement-awards/silver-beaver-award/

To nominate an individual for the Silver Beaver Award, please fill out this nomination form: Silver Beaver Nomination Form

• District Award of Merit

The District Award of Merit is the highest recognition a district can present to a volunteer. It honors adults who provide outstanding service to youth through Scouting and in their broader community. Recipients are nominated by their peers and selected for their exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact within the district.

To nominate an individual for the District Award of Merit, please fill out this nomination form: District Award of Merit Nomination Form

• District Committee Member of the Year Award

The District Committee Member of the Year Award recognizes a volunteer who has been fully registered and actively serving on the District Committee throughout the year, and who has completed the required training for their position. This honor is given to an individual whose dedication, reliability, and steady involvement have strengthened district operations and supported the success of Scouting across the community. Their commitment reflects the spirit of teamwork, service, and leadership that defines an effective district committee.

• Dick & Linda Falat - Going the Distance Award

The Dick & Linda Falat – Going the Distance Award recognizes an adult leader with at least twelve consecutive years of dedicated service whose impact has strengthened Scouting at the local or district level. This honor is reserved for individuals who are fully trained for their position, demonstrate true Scout Spirit in their daily lives, and consistently perform above the expectations of their role. Recipients are proven leaders who have made significant contributions to the Scouting movement, supported district events through active participation or staffing, and served as positive examples to Scouts, Scouters, and the community.

• Graham "AL" Morgan - Lifetime Achievement Award

The Graham "AL" Morgan – Lifetime Achievement Award honors an adult leader with at least twenty cumulative years of service whose dedication has strengthened Scouting at the local, district, and council levels. This recognition is reserved for individuals who are fully trained for their position, consistently demonstrate Scout Spirit in their daily lives, and serve as positive examples to Scouts, Scouters, and the public. Recipients are proven leaders who have made significant contributions to the Scouting movement and have continually performed above the expectations of their role, embodying a lifetime of commitment, integrity, and service.

• Unit Leadership Awards

Our Unit‑Level Leadership Awards honor the volunteers whose steady guidance, weekly commitment, and hands‑on leadership make Scouting possible at the pack, troop, crew, ship, and post level. These recognitions include:

• Den Leader of the Year (Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light)

• Cubmaster of the Year

• Scoutmaster of the Year

• Assistant Scoutmaster of the Year

• Unit Committee Member of the Year

• Advisor of the Year for Venturing Crews, Sea Scout Ships, and Explorer Posts

Each award celebrates individuals whose mentorship, consistency, and care directly shape the Scouting experience for young people. These leaders build welcoming units, support youth growth, and embody the spirit of service that strengthens Scouting across our district.

• Youth Awards

Our youth awards honor the Scouts who embody the very best of the Scouting program in Egyptian District. The Cub Scout Spirit Award recognizes Cub Scouts who show exceptional enthusiasm, kindness, teamwork, and dedication within their pack. These youth consistently demonstrate Cub Scout Spirit and contribute positively to their den and pack community.

The Scout & Venturing/Explorer Leadership Awards celebrates Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring youth who not only demonstrate strong Scout Spirit but also lead with integrity, initiative, and responsibility. These young people serve as role models within their units, helping guide their peers and strengthening the Scouting experience for everyone around them.

All recipients must be registered members of a unit within the district and exemplify the values, character, and leadership that Scouting strives to build in every young person.

• Special Achiever Spark Plug Award

The Special achiever Spark Plug recognizes a registered, fully trained adult leader whose positive energy fuels their unit’s success. This honoree is the person who always steps in with a smile, lifts others’ spirits, and quietly keeps things moving, often without recognition beyond their own unit. Their enthusiasm, reliability, and genuine care make them a source of encouragement and a spark that strengthens the entire Scouting experience.

• Rookie of the Year Award

The Rookie of the Year Award honors a new adult leader who has been registered for 18 months or less and has already completed the required training for their role. This recognition celebrates a newcomer who has jumped in with enthusiasm, learned quickly, and made a meaningful impact early in their Scouting journey.

• Scout Family of the Year

The Scout Family of the Year Award honors a family that has been fully registered and engaged in Scouting throughout the year, with all adult members trained for their roles. This recognition celebrates families, whether multi‑adult households or single‑parent homes, who give their time, energy, and heart to strengthen their unit and community. Youth participation is not required, but when present, their involvement is also considered. Together, these families embody the spirit of teamwork, service, and shared commitment that makes Scouting thrive.

• Scouter of the Year Award

The Scouter of the Year Award is recognized on a pack, troop, and crew level and recognizes a registered, fully trained adult leader who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and service throughout the year. This honor is given to someone who consistently supports their unit, lives the values of Scouting in their daily actions, and makes a meaningful, positive impact on the youth and volunteers they serve.