BSA Outdoor Ethics
Distinguished Service Award

• This award is presented by the BSA Outdoor Ethics & Conservation Subcommittee to an individual or organization who has provided distinguished service and leadership in support of outdoor ethics in the Scouting program.
• Awards are typically presented at the biennial National Outdoor Ethics & Conservation Conferences, but have also been presented on other occasions.

Determination of "Distinguished" Service

• The nominee must have provided service and leadership to outdoor ethics in the Scouting program above and beyond the basic responsibilities outlined in their job description.
• Although this award is intended to recognize service with a scope of responsibility beyond the council level, exceptional service as a Council Outdoor Ethics Advocate can be considered.
• The award should not be given solely for tenure in a given role, but effective service for multiple years in a given role should be considered.
• Contributions for more than one aspect of outdoor ethics in the Scouting program – leadership in operations (council support); training (leading/coordinating courses); program materials development; and events leadership/staffing should be given particular consideration.

Nominations

• Nominations are solicited and accepted on an ongoing basis.
• Nominations are especially encouraged in the months leading up to the OE Conference.
• Nominees can include volunteer Scouters, professional Scouters, and non-BSA members.
• Nominations can also include scouting or non-scouting organizations.
• The submission deadline for 2024 is August 16th.
• Individual Nomination Form
• Organization Nomination Form
• Submit by email to nominate@outdoorethics-bsa.org

List of Prior Recipients