Bee Cave District Awards!

Bee Cave District Award Programs

The Bee Cave District recognizes units, youth members and adult leaders throughout the year with District-level awards. We've put together this section to help keep you informed about what's going on with awards in your District, as well as a history of those who have earned recognition in the past.

The awards that the Bee Cave District manages for the benefit of its members include:

District Award of Merit

Capitol Area Council award to recognize Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature to the District.

Stinger Award

Bee Cave District Award to recognize Scouters who render outstanding contributions to their Unit.

Click here to see how many Stingers are allocated to each unit

Bronze Bee Award

Bee Cave District Award to recognize Scouters who render outstanding contributions to the District.

Scouts of the Year

Bee Cave District Award to recognizes a Scout’s contribution and service to Scouting, Community, Church and the Bee Cave District.
One Scout and one Cub Scout may be recognized each year.

Bee Cave District Award Information and History (To be updated)

 Below is a list with more details on the requirements and nominating procedures for our District Awards, as well as a list of our prior proud recipients:

Current Awards Programs

The Bee Cave District award nomination process is OPEN. We're accepting award nominations for the following awards through February 16, 2025:

• Stinger Award

• Bronze Bee Award

• District Award of Merit

• Scout of the Year

• Cub Scout of the Year

Capitol Area Council Award Programs

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Each year, some of our council’s and community’s top leaders are honored with special service awards. We are honored to recognize this year’s class of outstanding volunteers on:

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00pm
Frank Fickett Scout Training and Service Center
12500 North IH 35, Austin, 78753

The Capitol Area Council was seeking nominations for Council-level awards for 2025 with an end to nominations happening on January 10, 2025.

Silver Beaver Award

Council award for distinguished service at the Council-level.

Click here for the nomination form and additional information.

Whitney M. Young Award

Council award for outstanding service by an adult or organization for involvement in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for youth from rural or low-income urban backgrounds.

Click here for the nomination form and additional information.

William H. Spurgeon III Award

Council award is the highest recognition for individuals or organizations contributing significant leadership to the Exploring program.

Click here for the nomination form and additional information.

¡Scouting...Vale la Pena! Award

Council award to recognize outstanding service by an adult or organization for demonstrated involvement in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for Hispanic/Latino youth.

Click here for the nomination form and additional information.

Venturing Leadership Award

This award is made to a limited number of youth leaders who provide exceptional service to the Venturing program. It is presented at a separate Venturing ceremony.

Click here for the nomination form and additional information. 

Sea Scout Leadership Award

The Sea Scout Leadership Award is presented by councils, areas, regions, and the BSA National Council to Sea Scouts and Sea Scouters who have made exceptional contributions to Sea Scouting and who exemplify the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Click here for the nomination form and additional information. 

Torch of Gold Award

This award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service in the area of Scouts with special needs. It is presented to both youth and adult members.

Click here for the nomination form and additional information. 

Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award

This award is presented to teachers, educational support staff and school administrators who instill Scouting values in their students. It recognizes a person’s work for students in his or her professional role — not for what the person does directly for Scouting.

Click here for the nomination form and additional information.

Please send all nomination forms, questions and feedback to:

Nicole Kelley/Kelly Camp, District Awards Chairs - Awards@BeeCaveDistrict.org