The District Award of Merit is an award given by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to recognize adult volunteers who have provided exceptional service to the Scouting program in their local district.
To be eligible for the award, a nominee must meet the following requirements:
Candidates must be nominated, not self-nominated.
Be a registered Scouter
A nominee must have rendered noteworthy service to youth in Scouting, outside of Scouting, or both. Note: The nature and value of ‘noteworthy service to youth’ may consist of a single plan or decisions that contributed vitally to the lives of large numbers of youth or it may have been given to a small group over an extended period of time.
Have a record of dedication at the district level
Consideration must be given to the nominee’s Scouting position and the corresponding opportunity to render outstanding service beyond the expectations of that Scouting position
The nominee’s attitude toward and cooperation with the district, division, and/or council is to be taken into consideration.
