The Alamo Area Council Awards Banquet is dedicated to honoring the exceptional volunteers and community leaders who have positively impacted the lives of our youth over the past year. Join us for an evening to celebrate their remarkable service to the Alamo Area Council scouting community.
Event Details:
- Location: St Matthew McDonald Family Center Ballroom
10703 Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230 - Date: February 7th, 2025
- Schedule:
- 6:00-6:30pm: Arrival and Seating
- 6:30-8:00pm: Dinner and Program
- Tickets: Available for purchase online starting August 1, 2024. Tickets are limited. Tickets include parking and BBQ dinner. Alamo Area Council Banquet Tickets | Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council (simpletix.com)
- Price:
- $25 until November 22, 2024
- $35 November 23rd-January 31st, 2025
- Registration closes January 31, 2025. Walk-ins will not be accommodated. No refunds will be available for this banquet.
Attire: Field Uniform or Business Casual.
Award Nominations:
- Due by October 1, 2024, to the Awards Committee
- Award nominations should be submitted to Steven Verm at Steven.Verm@scouting.org
- Late submissions will not be accepted
Awards Open for Nomination:
- District Award of Merit is the highest award given to a volunteer and professional adults for service to youth in the District - remember the 583 is a single district! https://ow.ly/p76E50T8fFr.
- The Silver Beaver Award is a council‐level distinguished service award for registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. https://ow.ly/XsLT50T8fG
- Whitney Young Award Recognizes outstanding service by an adult individual or by an organization for demonstrated involvement in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for youth from rural or low-income urban backgrounds. https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/whitney-young-award/
- Asian American Spirit of Scouting Service Award Recognizes outstanding services by an adult individual or an organization for demonstrated involvement in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for Asian American youths. https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/asian-american/
- iScouting!… Vale la Pena! Service Award recognizes outstanding service by an adult or an organization for demonstrated involvement in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for Hispanic/Latino youth. https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/scouting-valela-pena
- The Torch of GoldAward recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service in the area of Scouts with special needs.https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/torch-of-gold/
- The BSA Alumni Award recognizes participation and work in council alumni relations programs, including NESA activities; areas of work include alumni identification/promotion, alumni engagement, personal participation, and education. https://ow.ly/ymve50T8g1u
- The Council Duty to God Award recognizes registered Scouters who selflessly work to prepare youth for life by perpetuating the merit and legacy of a Scout’s duty to their Creator. Nominations are open to candidates from all faiths and religious groups. https://ow.ly/w8QB50T8g7F
Additional Information:
For more information, email Banquet@AlamoAreaBSA.org.
