The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) is pleased to announce that updated information and the nomination form for the 2026 Glenn A. & Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year (ESSPY) Award are now available. This prestigious recognition highlights the exceptional service projects of Eagle Scouts, demonstrating outstanding planning, leadership, and community impact.

Councils, regions, and national reviewers will once again be selecting projects that exemplify the very best of Eagle Scout service. If you know a deserving Eagle Scout or would like to learn more about the award process, you can review the updated materials and submit a nomination by accessing the official 2026 nomination form here. For more information, please review the Council’s NESA Awards Subcommittee Nomination Information Guide (v 2025).