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Lehigh District is proud and honored to acknowledge our Scouters. Our District is looking to bestow special recognition on select Scouters who have provided outstanding service. This special recognition is in the form of our District’s emblem, the American Chestnut.

Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given at the District level.

For Nominators: Your assistance is required in finding the most deserving Scouters in the District to receive this individual award.

Note: The nomination is Confidential. To avoid possible disappointment, please do not advise the applicant of your action in their behalf. This is due to the nomination being presented to the District Selection Committee for approval.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Registered Scouter
  • Scouting service, as well as community and religious service (Scouting Activities take precedence)
  • District Selection Committee

(Scouters who have earned other District awards, in the past, are eligible. However, to qualify for the American Chestnut Award, qualification applies to service given to the Lehigh District)

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