Silver Star District Awards

Previous Recipients	Description
Silver Beaver	A National BSA Award presented by the Cascade Pacific Council. The Silver Beaver Award is made for noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth by registered Scouters, Cub Scouters, Varsity Scouters, and Venturing leaders within the territory under the jurisdiction of the Cascade Pacific Council.
Award of Merit	A Cascade Pacific Council Award presented to a District Scouter who is a registered BSA adult and has rendered service of an outstanding nature within their district. The award is made available annually on the basis of one for each 25 units in the district, or fraction thereof. The Award of Merit selection committee, appointed each year by the district chairman, is composed of distinguished, dedicated and knowledgeable Scouters drawn from throughout the community. Each member has previously received the Award of Merit.
The following Awards require filling out the Silver Star District Nomination Form.
Inspirational	A Silver Star District Award presented to a Pack, Troop, Team, Crew, or District adult leader with a minimum tenure of one year who possesses the Scouting Spirit and passes it on, does their best and encourages others to do the same, leads youth and adults by example to continue Scouting, and, shows a giving and caring sprit for fellow Scouters.
Scouting Family	A Silver Star District Award presented to an adult leader and family with a minimum tenure of one year who are trained and active in Unit and District level positions.
Rookie of the Year	A Silver Star District Award presented to an adult leader at the District level during the first three years of active District service for very visible and promising service to Scouting.
Extra Miler	A Silver Star District Award presented to District Award of Merit recipients who are currently active in Unit and District levels and shows continued enthusiasm toward Scouting.
Distinguished Scouter	A Silver Star District Award presented to a Pack, Troop, Team, Crew, or District adult leader with a minimum of three years tenure, trained in a registered position, involved in at least two activities, is reliable, and goes above and beyond what is merely required.
Community Service	A Silver Star District Award presented to a Pack, Troop, Team, Crew, or District adult leader with a minimum of one year tenure who gives service to their community, as well as, Scouting; and, who is involved in organizations committed to community service, giving weight to leadership roles, achievements, and the promotion of youth involvement in Scouting ideals.
Spark Plug	A Silver Star District Award presented to a Pack, Troop, Team, Crew, or District adult leader after registering in BSA who exudes zest and cheerfulness and supports the Scouting program with abundant enthusiasm; the one with a contagious smile.
Golden Oak Tree Award (not always available)	An Award presented to a trained adult leader in a Pack, Troop, Team, Crew, or District with a minimum of three years tenure who is always willing to help youth and other leaders; is involved in Unit activities; is a mentor to youth and helps them gain leadership skills; always lives by the values of Scouting in action and appearance.
Silver Acorn Award (not always available)	An Award presented to a trained adult leader in a Pack, Troop, Team, Crew, or District adult leader with two years or less tenure who is actively involved in the lives of youth and the Unit; always represents the values of Scouting in appearance and action; and, expresses the desire to continue in the Scouting program.
Outstanding Scouter	A Silver Star District Award which was discontinued in 1997.

DISTRICT AWARDS