SILVER BEAVER AWARD
The Silver Beaver Award is bestowed upon only those persons who have given continued, unselfish, and effective service to the community, usually through the program of the BSA, but not limited to Scouting. Because Scouters may not nominate themselves for this award, only those persons who have been nominated by their Scouting peers are considered. The Silver Beaver Award is the highest recognition a local Council can bestow upon volunteer leaders.
HOW TO NOMINATE A SCOUTER FOR THE SILVER BEAVER AWARD
If you know a Scouter who is worthy of the Silver Beaver award, please let us know. Download the nomination form and submit it to the Dan Beard Council to the attention of Michelle Byrne, Program Director, at 10078 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241.
The deadline for nominations is March 15, 2023.
SILVER BEAVER AWARD RECIPIENTS
| 2022 |
Congratulations to the following individuals who are recipients of the 2022 Silver Beaver Award! They will be formally recognized at Scouting U in December 2023.
- Michael Banish
- Michael Carlton
- John Kirk
- Mike Lakin
- William Looby
- Michael McCrystal
- Michael Sims
- Stephen Zimmerman
- Connor Thompson
| 2021 |
Congratulations to the following individuals who are recipients of the 2021 Silver Beaver Award! They were formally recognized as a class at Scouting U on December 3, 2022.
- Terrence Aufermann – Queen City
- Ronald Bacu – Ft. Hamilton
- David DeBruine – Dan Beard Council
- Douglas Keyes – Trailblazer
- William Peck – Ft. Hamilton
- Jeanette Tacon – Trailblazer
| 2020 |
Congratulations to the following individuals who are recipients of the 2020 Silver Beaver Award! They were formally recognized as a class at Scouting U on December 4, 2021.
- Mark Corsmeier | Hopewell District
- David Stockdale | Maketewa District
- Mark Ihrig | Trailblazer District
- Rob Kunkel | Blue Jacket District
- Amy Gath | Board Member
- Michelle Hathorn | Trailblazer District
Check out the photos of the Silver Beaver Award Luncheon honoring the 2020 Class!
| 2019 |
Congratulations to the following individuals who are recipients of the 2019 Silver Beaver Award! They wereformally recognized as a class at Scouting U on December 5, 2020.
- Chris Binion | Trailblazer
- Chip Brown | Maketewa
- Bill Hiler | US Grant
- Jim Landers | William Henry Harrison
- Linda McWilliams | Blue Jacket
- Chris Minniear | Hopewell
- Doug Studer | Trailblazer / Board Member
| 2018 |
Congratulations to the following individuals who are recipients of the 2018 Silver Beaver Award. On Saturday, December 7, 2019, the Dan Beard Silver Beaver Alumni Association awarded the Class of 2018 Silver Beavers at Scouting U. Earlier in the year, on April 16th, 2019, the Dan Beard Silver Beaver Alumni Association hosted a reception for this year’s class of new Silver Beavers. Please take a moment to congratulate them for their outstanding service.
- Jack Ball | Blue Jacket District
- Adam Clinkenbeard | Trailblazer District
- Mark Duff | US Grant District
- Eric Saddler | Ft. Hamilton District
- Jeff Tulius | William Henry Harrison District
- Joseph Waller | Dan Beard Council
- Skip Zimmer | Maketewa District
Silver Beaver Class of 2021 Award Luncheon
The Dan Beard Council recognized its Silver Beaver Award recipients (Class of 2021) at the luncheon held during Scouting University held at Saint Ursula Academy on December 3, 2022.
Please click here to see photos of the 2021 celebration!
PAST PHOTOS
| 2021 |
| 2020 |
The 2020 Silver Beaver Award recipients with Andrew Zahn, Scout Executive/CEO of the Dan Beard Council. On Saturday, December 4, 2021, the Dan Beard Silver Beaver Alumni Association awarded the Class of 2020 Silver Beavers at Scouting U.
Mark Corsmeier
Hopewell District
Amy Gath
Board Member
Michelle Hathorn
Trailblazer District
Mark Ihrig
Trailblazer District
Rob Kunkel
Blue Jacket District
David Stockdale
Maketewa District
| 2019 |
ABOUT THE DAN BEARD COUNCIL SILVER BEAVER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Dan Beard Council Silver Beaver Alumni Association (SBAA) is a fellowship of recipients of the Silver Beaver Award with a variety of aims, which may include social interaction among members, providing support for Scouting development, giving volunteer service, cultivating leadership and otherwise enhancing the quality of Scouting in the Dan Beard Council.
SBAA Vision
To be an example of excellence in volunteer engagement for the Dan Beard Council.
SBAA Mission
Using the collective experience of the Silver Beavers, we will bring resources to bear on the mission of the Dan Beard Council and will be an example of what it means to provide distinguished service to youth through our ongoing relationship with Scouting.
For information, please contact:
Brittany Harrison, Administrative Assistant
(513) 577-5683
brittany.harrison@scouting.org.
SCOUTING U
Thank you for attending Scouting U which was on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Scouting U is a one-day leader training program designed for YOU, the volunteers and leaders in Scouting. The day provided ideas and resources in areas to benefit your Pack, Troop, Team or Crew. Scouting U is offered once a year to assist ALL Scout volunteers in their Scouting positions. For registration information, visit the Scouting U page.
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Byrne, Program Director, at (513) 577-7686 or michelle.byrne@scouting.org.
