Recognizing Yolo District Volunteers

Each year the Yolo District Recognition Evening celebrates adult leaders and parents for their contributions to the Yolo District Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, and Venturing programs. Both District and Unit awards are presented, but for any awards to be given, we need nominations from your unit. The District Awards Committee accepts nominations throughout the year for the following awards. The deadline for nominations is May 1st. The Recognition Evening replaces the May Roundtable and will be held at Nelson's Grove north of Woodland on May 16.

Click here for the nominations forms.

• Silver Bear (District Award of Merit)
  • Refer to the BSA Nomination Form for nomination requirements.
• Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Varsity Coach, Venturing Advisor, and Den Leader of the Year

  • Nominees must be registered as the unit leader and have served in that position for at least one year. The recipient must have delivered a solid program to the boys (and girls in Venture) in the unit. Evidence of the individual’s accomplishment is indicated by:

    • Consistent advancement
    • Training of self and leaders, assistants and staff
    • Roundtable attendance
    • Unit involvement in district and council events
    • Plus, that certain irrepressible spirit
• Scouting Family of the Year

  • Adult members of the family should be serving actively in the district. If the family has sons of Scouting age, it is anticipated that they too will be duly registered and participating actively in the appropriate program. The family must have demonstrated its commitment to Scouting by service above and beyond the normally expected involvement in unit activities.

• Committee Leadership Award

  • The nominee must be registered in the unit as a committee member/chair and have served in that capacity for at least one year. The individual must have demonstrated service to the unit of an exemplary nature, demonstrated by

    • A successful sustained membership enrollment campaign
    • Membership growth and advancement
    • Unit and personal training
    • A strong and active committee during his/her tenure
• Charter Organization Representative of the Year Award

  • The nominee must be registered as the Chartered Organization Representative of his/her unit/s and have served in that position for at least one year. The individual must have demonstrated service to the unit/s and chartered institution of an exemplary nature, demonstrated by

    • A successful sustained membership enrollment campaign
    • Membership growth and advancement
    • A strong and active committee during his/her tenure.
• Frontline or Notable Leader Awards (one award for each Pack, Troop, Team, and Crew in the District)

  • Nominee should be a registered adult in the unit and have served in his/her position for at least one year. The individual’s service to the unit can take several forms, from being an Assistant Den Leader or Assistant Scoutmaster or committee member to a “behind the scenes” adult who provides a critical service that keeps the unit functioning smoothly and effectively.

This is your chance to recognize your leaders and parents who make exceptional contributions to your unit. Click here to download the Nomination Forms and Instructions.  Submit nominations to Penny Hayes or Alice Aldous; our contact information is on the District Nomination Form.