Use the button below to visit the National Council’s Awards Central for a complete list of awards. Listed below are some of the most common awards.
Common Awards
Silver Beaver Award
The Silver Beaver Award is the highest award the Council can bestow upon a registered volunteer Scouter in recognition of distinguished service to the Council and its youth. Nominations will not only be judged on their outstanding volunteer service at the Council level, but their overall service to youth.
The Silver Beaver Awards are presented during the Council Annual Recognition Banquet. The 2023 Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 6 at Spirit Lake Casino and Resort near Devils Lake, ND.
Nominations for the 2023 Silver Beaver Awards are due no later than January 27, 2023.
Nominations should be mailed to:
Northern Lights Council
4200 19th Ave S.
Fargo, ND 58103
District Award of Merit
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 Awards of Merit are presented during the Council Annual Recognition Banquet. The 2023 Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 6 at Spirit Lake Casino and Resort near Devils Lake, ND.
Nominations for the 2023 District Awards of Merit are due no later than January 27, 2023.
Nominations should be mailed to:
Northern Lights Council
4200 19th Ave S.
Fargo, ND 58103