Recognize an exceptional Adult Volunteer!
The Council Duty to God Award was created to recognize registered Scouters who have demonstrated an exemplary history of transformational leadership in supporting and promoting the spiritual foundation of Scouting at the local Council level. It acknowledges the unswerving dedication to faith, fellowship, and service of those whose character embodies the moral principles and shared ideals of Scouting America.
The award distinguishes 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.
Fill out a Nomination form so they can be considered for this highly sought after award!
AWARD QUESTIONS: Contact the Illowa Council Service Center at reservations@loudthunder.org or 563-388-7233
About this Award
Anyone may nominate any deserving registered Scouter to the council, which selects recipients for the following year.
The requirements for nomination and consideration for selection are as follows:
- Be currently registered as an active, participating adult member of the Boy Scouts of America.
- Have five or more years of volunteer or professional leadership with service to Scouting at the Council and/or territorial level or other organizations or institutions, and the nominee’s respective faith tradition.
- Have received the faith-appropriate adult religious recognition from the nominee’s religious organization prior to this nomination, or adult religious recognition from another religious organization whose youth the candidate has served.
- Have demonstrated an outstanding record of transformational, spiritual, moral, and ethical leadership, and edifying service within the community and Council in the advancement and promotion of a Scout’s duty to God and shared values, regardless of faith tradition.
The selected winners will be recognized at our Community Impact Gala. This event will be held on April 27, 2025. For more info on this event, CLICK HERE.
Nomination Information
To nominate a deserving adult volunteer, please fill out the form in the link below and return it to the Illowa Council Service Center by March 14, 2025, at 5:00pm.
