District Level Awards:

The District Award of Merit is a council award, presented by districts, to Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level. A nominee must have rendered noteworthy service to youth in Scouting, outside Scouting, or both. The award can only be awarded once to any individual, and consideration is given to the nominee’s Scouting position and the corresponding opportunity to render outstanding service beyond the expectations of that Scouting position.

Of The Year Awards are Awarded to those individuals that have gone above and beyond in the position they are registered in Scouting in our district/council this past year.

Spark Plugs is an award bestowed upon Volunteers by the District for those who give far more than the minimum daily requirement of Scouting to their unit, the district, or to scouting in general. The award is intended for the individual who has added that “Special Spark” to Unit outings or has given their time for a special event or project that has made the difference in the success of the Unit or District.

"Keeper of the Fire" Award this award is for those people who make a difference to Packs, Troops, Posts or District, often in a behind-the-scenes manner, that is instrumental in keeping the Light of Scouting lit in our district for Onondaga Scout families.

Council Level Awards:

Silver Beaver Award was introduced in 1931 and is a council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given at the council level. It is the highest award a council can bestow upon a volunteer.