The Council Recognition Banquet is scheduled for March 24, 2020 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Kenner.  Deadline for nominating someone for awards is February 7, 2020.  Below are the nomination forms and an explanation about what each award represents.

• Silver Beaver-The 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.
• Silver Pelican-Awarded since 1929, the Silver Pelican Award is presented annually by the Times Picayune by the Boy Scout who, in the opinion of the Southeast Louisiana Council, has contributed most to the advancement of Scouting (Boy Scouting and/or Cub Scouting) in the Southeast Louisiana Council
• Young American - The young American Award Recipient must be age 19 to 25.

         Accomplishments - have achieved outstanding accomplishments in the fields of art, athletics, business,                community service, education, government, humanities, literature, math, music, religion, and science.

Service - have been involved in service in their community, state, or country that adds to the quality of life

     Scholars - have maintained an above average scholastic grade point average. College freshmen provide high school transcript. College sophomores to graduate student provide college transcript.

        Recommendations - provide with the application three to six letters of recommendation from your troop, post, crew, group, school, teacher, counselor, employer, minister, business leader, civic leader, or other community leaders