BSA Alumni Award
The BSA Alumni Award is a recognition program to encourage participation and work in council alumni relations programs, including NESA activities; areas of work include alumni identification/promotion, alumni engagement, personal participation, and education.

Eligibility
- Presented to Scouting alumni who promote continued engagement with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
- Registered adult Scouters may submit a completed application for approval by the Dan Beard Alumni Association committee. Approved applications are forwarded to the National Alumni Relations Committee.
- Those approved will be sent a certificate that can be used to purchase a square knot and/or lapel pin from the local Scout Shop.
Application Process
- Download the BSA Alumni Award application form and fill it out with all the required information.
- The DBC Alumni Scouting Journeys page is available for use if you decide to complete requirement “II. Marketing > 3. Write a minimum of two paragraphs about how Scouting has impacted your life. Share your ‘Scouting story’ on a Scouting social media site (unit, council, national), community blog, or letter to the editor.”
- The national BSA Alumni store is currently closed, so completing the “II. Marketing > 4. Present Alumni Service Commemoration(s) for 25, 50 or 75 years to three qualified alumni.” requirement option is currently NOT possible.
- The DBC Alumni Scouting Journeys page is available for use if you decide to complete requirement “II. Marketing > 3. Write a minimum of two paragraphs about how Scouting has impacted your life. Share your ‘Scouting story’ on a Scouting social media site (unit, council, national), community blog, or letter to the editor.”
- Once the application form has been completed, it should be submitted to the Dan Beard Alumni Association either electronically or send to:
Dan Beard Alumni Association
Attention: Awards (BSA Alumni Award)
10078 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241Submission Deadline: None/Ongoing Award
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