2025 Council Recognition Banquet

Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for the Crossroads of the West Council's annual Recognition Banquet at Wavetronix in Springville.  A special thanks to Val and Allison Parrish for sponsoring this event!

During the evening, we will honor exceptional individuals and achievements with the following awards:

  • Alumnus of the Year
  • Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award
  • George Meany Award
  • NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award
  • iScouting!...Vale la Pena! Service Award
  • Silver Beaver Award
  • Torch of Gold
  • Venturing Leadership Award
  • Whitney M. Young Award
  • Influential Women in Scouting
  • And more!

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the remarkable contributions to our Scouting community!

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
  • Venue: Wavetronix (534 N 1750 W Springville, UT 84663)
  • Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM; event begins promptly at 5:00 PM
  • Cost: $35 per person
  • Dinner: A meal will be served
  • Dress: Business formal or Scout uniform

Get Registered:

Event is FULL

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Sponsorship packages are available, offering premium exposure for your company while making a lasting impact on youth. For more information on sponsorship, contact Josh Haacke.

Award Recipients:

Shanae Ames

Shanae Ames

2024 Influential Women in Scouting Recipient

Michael Ball

Michael Ball

2024 Silver Beaver Recipient

Joseph Bernard

Joseph Bernard

2024 Silver Beaver Recipient

Joseph Bouley

Joseph Bouley

2024 Council Duty to God Recipient

Stephen Bunker

Stephen Bunker

2024 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award Recipient

Tanner Chugg

Tanner Chugg

2024 Venturing Leadership Award Recipient

CaDance Church

CaDance Church

2024 Heroism Award Recipient

LyRic Church

LyRic Church

2024 Heroism Award Recipient

Kenneth Davis

Kenneth Davis

2024 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient

Richard Evans

Richard Evans

2024 Silver Beaver Recipient

Hyrum Flynn

Hyrum Flynn

2024 National Certificate of Merit Recipient

Emily Gibson

Emily Gibson

2024 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award Recipient

Clinton Gunderson

Clinton Gunderson

2024 Torch of Gold Recipient

Nic Hales

Nic Hales

2024 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient

Michael Hall

Michael Hall

2024 Silver Beaver Recipient

Kyle Hansen

Kyle Hansen

2024 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award Recipient

John (Michael) Isom

John (Michael) Isom

2024 NESA Silver Wreath Recipient

Denmark Jensen

Denmark Jensen

2024 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient

Nicole Johnson

Nicole Johnson

2024 Influential Women in Scouting Recipient

Garr Judd

Garr Judd

2024 NESA Silver Wreath Recipient

Brandon Kelly

Brandon Kelly

2024 NESA National Distinguished Service Award

Don Larson

Don Larson

2024 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award Recipient

Heath Lowinske

Heath Lowinske

2024 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award Recipient

Michael Marvin

Michael Marvin

2024 Venturing Leadership Award Recipient

Terrel Miller

Terrel Miller

2025 Silver Antelope Recipient

Bob Morris

Bob Morris

2024 George Meany Award Recipient

Val Parrish

Val Parrish

2024 Council Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient

Michael Plowman

Michael Plowman

2024 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient

Ben Prall

Ben Prall

2024 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award Recipient

Neal Robison

Neal Robison

2024 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Recipient

Brian Sorensen

Brian Sorensen

2024 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award Recipient

Lynn Stephens

Lynn Stephens

2024 Silver Beaver Recipient

Dean Stevens

Dean Stevens

2024 Sea Scout Leadership Award

William “Bill” Topkis

William “Bill” Topkis

2025 Silver Buffalo Recipient

David Wadman

David Wadman

2024 Alumnus of the Year Recipient

Isabelle Wolchek

Isabelle Wolchek

2024 Sea Scout Leadership Award

Karen Young

Karen Young

2024 Silver Beaver Recipient