Unit Recognition
Golden Nest Award (click to see all recipients for Hornets Nest) Each unit recognizes the service of one special volunteer or the “newcomer or ambitious one who has set your unit on fire with new and fresh ideas that have contributed to providing a quality youth program”. Each unit determines the award criteria and selects their Golden Nest Award recipient. Recipients will be recognized at the Annual Hornets Nest District Banquet in December. 2022 - Matt Dawson (T323), Eric Freed (T323), Elizabeth Roberts (T323), Scott Robertson (T323), Craig Smith (T323), Michael Mancuso (P323) 2021 - Michael Buchanan (T323) 2019 - Michael Buchanan (T323), Troy Brown (T323), Kristi King (T323), Karen Lafferty (T323), Jeff Slocum (T323), Jason Thompson (T323) 2018 - David Aubart (T323), Bryan Juchter (T323), Michael Lafferty (T323), David Tyrell (T323) 2017 - Scott Goodman (T323), Aaron Rivers (T323), Will Culpepper (P323), Kristin Meyer (P323), Jenna Tyrell (P323) 2015 - Dirk Jaekel (T323) 2014 - Jim Jenkins (T323), Don Krom (T323), Daniel Roberson (P323), Dori Starr (T323) 2013 - Dorran Swearngan (T777), Dave Valeri (P323), Heather Valeri (P323) 2012 - Kevin Moran (T777) 2011 - Mike Jones (T777) 2008 - Bob Coughlin (P777) Mecklenburg County Council Recognition Silver Beaver Award The Silver Beaver Award is a National award presented at the council-level for distinguished service to the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not actively seek it. 2013 - Bob Coughlin |
Hornets Nest District Recognition
District Award of Merit (click to see all recipients for Hornets Nest)
The District Award of Merit is a Council award presented by districts and is the highest recognition a Scouting District can bestow upon an individual. The award is available to Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level. 2010 - Bob Coughlin Lifetime Service Award (click to see all recipients for Hornets Nest) The Hornets Nest District Lifetime Service Award is given to Scouters who have given outstanding service to the Hornets Nest District over a period of 10 years of more. 2018 - Bob Coughlin (T323) Each of the following awards is given to a registered Scouter who has demonstrated outstanding service to scouting and the Unit. Cub Scout Leader of the Year (click to see all recipients for Hornets Nest) 2008 - Bob Coughlin (P777) Scouts BSA/Boy Scout Leader of the Year (click to see all recipients for Hornets Nest) 2021 - Jason Thompson (T323) 2018 - Jim Jenkins (T323) 2014 - Kevin Moran (T323) 2012 - Mike Jones (T777) Venturing Leader of the Year (click to see all recipients for Hornets Nest) 2015 - Mike Jones (C323) Chartered Organization of the Year (click to see all recipients for Hornets Nest) Given to the Chartered Organization, new or veteran, who has demonstrated the mission of the Boy Scouts America and offered a quality program to their youth. 2013 - Journey Church of Lake Norman |