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.
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 Banque, to be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Fargo, ND. Nominations for the 2026 Silver Beaver Awards are due no later than January 30, 2026.
Nominations should be emailed to awards@scoutingnlc.org or mailed to the address below. If you do not receive an email confirmation within one day of submission, please contact a Scout service center to confirm.
Northern Lights Council
c/o Silver Beaver Committee
4200 19th Ave S.
Fargo, ND 58103
