Every year, the Grand Canyon Council and its districts honor outstanding volunteers for their exceptional service to youth and Scouting. This event celebrates how Scouting positively influences young people and society. We acknowledge those who lead through service and set strong examples for everyone.

Do you know someone who deserves this recognition? Nominate them for a Grand Canyon Council Honor! There are four awards for current Scouters and one for non-Scouters.

• The Silver Beaver, bestowed by the National Court of Honor on a registered Scouter for unusual and noteworthy service to youth at the Council level, it is the highest honor that the council can give.   
• The Distinguished Service Star, bestowed by the Council Court of Honor on a registered Scouter for distinguished lifetime service to Scouting.  This is the rarest council honor typically given to Scouters who continue noteworthy service to Scouting for twenty years or more after receiving the Silver Beaver, Meritorious Service Star, or District Award of Merit. 
• The Meritorious Service Star, bestowed by the Council Court of Honor on a registered Scouter for five years or more noteworthy and meritorious service as a unit, district, or council leader. 
• The District Award of Merit, bestowed by the Council Court of Honor on a registered Scouter for noteworthy service to youth on a district basis. 

Is there a non-Scouter who's been a key part of your Scouting journey? Maybe a school principal, pastor, sponsor, or community leader who's made a real impact? Nominate them for the North Star Award! This award, recognized by the National Court of Honor, honors their service to Scouting. Let's celebrate our fantastic partners together. Help us find them! More details on the North Star Award are available at https://support.grandcanyonbsa.org/main/council-awards/.

Discover these Council Honors and nominate an amazing person at https://support.grandcanyonbsa.org/main/council-awards/. Get details on the awards, FAQs, and an online form for Silver Beaver, Distinguished Service Star, or Meritorious Service Star nominations! Your input helps us acknowledge our volunteers' hard work. Spare a moment to think of someone deserving of special Council recognition. Nominations close on October 15, 2023.

Join us for the Council Honors Recognition Celebration and Reception, where everyone can honor our volunteers and their families. It's happening at our Winter Homecoming on Saturday, February 10, 2:00 pm, at the Heard Scout Pueblo. All are welcome!