The Silver Beaver Award is the highest form of recognition that a local council can bestow on a volunteer. In 1931, BSA President Mortimer L. Schiff recommended to the national board that an award be established to recognize distinguished service to youth at the local council level, and the Silver Beaver Award was created.
The Sam Houston Area Council has participated in this recognition program since its inception, presenting Silver Beaver Awards in 1931 to W. A. Childress and to E. A. Hudson. Beginning with those first two awards, more than 1,500 adult leaders in our council have been recognized in this manner.
Nominations for the Silver Beaver Award are due annually on August 1st.
Silver Beaver Award Recipients, Sam Houston Area Council
The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. The awards are presented annually at the Council Recognition Reception held during the Key Leader's Conference.