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Silver Beaver Recipients
The Silver Beaver Award is a national award presented by councils. Annually, the council president will appoint a Silver Beaver Award committee that will consider candidates and make recommendations.
The award is made for noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth by registered Scouters within the territory under the jurisdiction of a local office.
As evidence of the award there shall be presented; a suitable certificate, duly authenticated by the Boy Scouts of America, pursuant to the action of the National Court of Honor; and a miniature silver beaver suspended by a blue and white ribbon to be worn around the neck.
Middle Tennessee Council recognizes those youth and volunteers who strive to better the world around them. Congratulations to all of you for your outstanding efforts and dedication.
The Long Rifle Award (known nationally as the District Award of Merit) is a council award presented by districts or Exploring divisions.
The award is available to any registered Scouter who renders service of an outstanding nature on the district or Exploring division level.
The fact that a boy is an Eagle Scout has always carried with it a special significance, not only in Scouting
but also as he enters higher education, business or industry, and community service.
The award is a performance-based achievement whose standards have been well-maintained over the years. Not every boy who joins a Boy Scout troop earns the Eagle Scout rank; only about 4 percent of all Boy Scouts do so. This represents more than 1 million Boy Scouts nationally who have earned the rank since 1911. Nevertheless, the goals of Scouting—citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness—remain important for all Scouts, whether or not they attain the Eagle Scout rank.
To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. Although many options are available to demonstrate proficiency in these areas, a number of specific skills are required to advance through the ranks—Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle. To advance, a Boy Scout must pass specific tests that are organized by requirements and merit badges.